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Schefflera

Schefflera

SCENTIFIC NAME: Schefflera arboricola

KNOWN AS: Umbrella Plant, Dwarf Schefflera, Gold Capella

CLIMATE (LOCATION): Australia, Taiwan | Subtropical

DESCRIPTION: This plant has small leaves that look like bursts of green (or sometimes yellow if it is a variegated specimen). You can find this plant as either a small bush or a tall tree.

Schefflera Care

Watering
Always water your plants, but make sure to let the top inch or two dry out before watering again. In winter, reduce how often you water your plants so that the soil can get up to 50% dry.
Lighting
Schefflera Plants prefer bright, indirect light but will also tolerate medium light conditions.
Humidity
Schefflera plants like humidity and can do well in average humidity levels, but they will really thrive during the summer or in hot, dry conditions. You can help keep their leaves looking nice by misting them occasionally to remove dust and by keeping the edges of their leaves from turning brown.
Temperature
This plant can adapt to the average indoor temperature, but it may complain if it is exposed to cold drafts or dry heat from vents.
Toxicity
The Schefflera plant has leaves that are mildly poisonous to both pets and humans. Ingestion of these leaves will cause mouth and stomach irritation, as well as a possibility of vomiting.
Propagation
If you have a leggy Schefflera, you can propagate it by taking a cutting from the top of the stem. Trim the stem back if needed, leaving a section with 3-4 leaves. Remove the lower leaves and then dip the cut stem in rooting hormone before rooting in water or another medium. Schefflera can be tricky to root, but if you wait until the roots are a few inches long you can pot it up!

Recommended Plant Light

Aspect™ LED Growlight
Large 40w / White Large 40w / Black
Aspect™ LED Growlight from Dhs. 560.00 AED
Highland™ LED Track Light System
White / 1 light / Narrow (30 Degrees) Black / 1 light / Narrow (30 Degrees)
Highland™ LED Track Light System from Dhs. 858.00 AED

Hanging Heights

Schefflera Lighting Requirements: Medium Light (Medium Indirect Light) to High Light (Bright Indirect Light)

Aspect Grow Light Hanging Heights

Aspect Hanging Heights - Schefflera

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Soltech's Recommendation -

Large Aspect : 24" to 48"

Small Aspect : 12" to 36"

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VIEW ASPECT GROW GUIDE

Vita Grow Light Hanging Heights

Vita Hanging Heights - Schefflera

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Soltech's Recommendation -

36º Narrow Beam Vita : 24" to 60"

60º Wide Beam Vita : 12" to 36"

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VIEW VITA GROW GUIDE

Highland Hanging Heights - Schefflera

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Soltech's Recommendation -

36º Narrow Beam Highland : 30" to 66"

60º Wide Beam Highland : 18" to 48"

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VIEW HIGHLAND GROW GUIDE

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