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Schefflera arboricola

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Genus: Schefflera
Family: Araliaceae

About this plant

A tender, evergreen shrub with long-stalked, leathery leaves composed of 7-9 glossy leaflets. It makes an undemanding houseplant

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in standard houseplant compost in bright indirect light. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cultivation

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed, semi-ripe cuttings or air-layering

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years