How to grow and care for Schefflera digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Schefflera digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst., Patete Seven-finger, Scotch Heath
Schefflera digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araliaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical regions.
water
How to water Schefflera digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
How often should I water?
check Schefflera digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. 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 digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. need?
Bright direct light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Schefflera digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. likes Bright direct light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Schefflera digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Schefflera digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. 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 digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Apiales, Family: Araliaceae, Genus: Schefflera, Species: Schefflera digitata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Schefflera |
| Species | Schefflera digitata |
Is Schefflera digitata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. toxic?
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