How to grow and care for Schefflera arboricola
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Schefflera arboricola
Schefflera arboricola 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
21C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
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Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araliaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical regions.
water
How to water Schefflera arboricola
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How often should I water?
check Schefflera arboricola 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 need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Schefflera arboricola likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Schefflera arboricola at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Schefflera arboricola prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Araliaceae, Genus: Heptapleurum, Species: Schefflera arboricola
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Heptapleurum |
| Species | Schefflera arboricola |
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