How to grow and care for Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Merr.
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Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Merr. 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 arboricola (Hayata) Merr.
How often should I water?
check Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Merr. 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 arboricola (Hayata) Merr. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Merr. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Merr. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Merr. 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 arboricola (Hayata) Merr. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Araliaceae, Genus: Heptapleurum, Species: Heptapleurum arboricola
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Heptapleurum |
| Species | Heptapleurum arboricola |
Is Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Merr. toxic?
Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Merr. is dangerous to Cat
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