How to grow and care for Schefflera actinophylla
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Schefflera actinophylla
Schefflera actinophylla 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araliaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical regions.
water
How to water Schefflera actinophylla
How often should I water?
check Schefflera actinophylla Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Schefflera actinophylla need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Schefflera actinophylla likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Schefflera actinophylla at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Schefflera actinophylla prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Schefflera actinophylla is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Araliaceae, Genus: Schefflera, Species: Schefflera actinophylla
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Schefflera |
| Species | Schefflera actinophylla |
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