Schefflera

Description

• Schefflera, also known as umbrella tree, is a tropical evergreen appreciated for its lush foliage and air-purifying qualities. With glossy, palmate leaves arranged in clusters resembling umbrellas, this versatile plant adds greenery to both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Features & Benefits

• Adds a lush and tropical feel to indoor spaces, perfect for living rooms, offices, or atriums.
• Resilient and low-maintenance, tolerating a range of temperatures and indoor conditions.
• Generally non-toxic to pets, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.
• Can be pruned to maintain shape or promote denser growth, with pruning best done in spring or early summer.
• Features large, glossy, palmately compound leaves with several leaflets radiating from a central point, resembling an umbrella.
• Grows as a tall, tree-like plant, with some species reaching up to 8 feet or more in height indoors.

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light indoors. Outdoors, partial shade to full sun.
• Watering: Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Water deeply once a week..
• Soil: Well-draining potting mix indoors, fertile soil outdoors.
• Humidity: Tolerant of average indoor humidity. Mist occasionally.
• Fertilization: Monthly during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
• Pruning: Maintain shape by removing dead or yellowing leaves.
• Propagation: Stem cuttings in spring or summer.
• Pests and Diseases: Generally pest-resistant. Watch for aphids, spider mites, or scale insects.