Schefflera

Schefflera arboricola

Also called · Umbrella plant

Leaves arranged like the spokes of an umbrella. A tough, bushy plant for indoors or the garden.

LightMorning sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 18

“Cut it back any time. It grows back bushier.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright shade indoors. Outdoors it handles morning sun, and even full sun once used to it.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top 3 cm of soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining potting or garden soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Scale Terminator, for scale and mealybugs

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Leaves dropping

    Too wet or too dark. Let it dry out and give it more light.

  • Sticky leaves or white fluff

    Scale insects or mealybugs. Wipe them off and spray with diluted neem oil every week.

Balcony or porch

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