Schefflera arboricola Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Dwarf Schefflera (Schefflera arboricola) is a beautiful houseplant known for its long, glossy, oval green leaves. This perennial can live for 25 years and produces white, pink, and red flowers. If ingested, it is mildly toxic to dogs and cats. If properly cared for, it will be very lush and beautiful.
Common Name |
Schefflera, Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Tree
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Schefflera arboricola
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Genus
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Heptapleurum
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Family
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Araliaceae
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Order
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Apiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Schefflera arboricola Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Schefflera arboricola.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Schefflera arboricola needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Schefflera arboricola needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Schefflera arboricola Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Schefflera arboricola to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Schefflera arboricola to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Schefflera arboricola Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Schefflera arboricola. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Schefflera arboricola plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Schefflera arboricola Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Schefflera arboricola plant. |
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Maximum Height |
10 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
6 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Dark Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Schefflera arboricola toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Schefflera arboricola Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Schefflera arboricola, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Schefflera arboricola Native Region |
Find out where the Schefflera arboricola plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
Central African Republic (the)
Taiwan (Province of China)
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