Schefflera

Schefflera: an original gift for different occasions

A low, elegant indoor tree called Schefflera stands out for its amazing beauty. This plant has received the nickname "umbrella tree" for the specific shape and arrangement of its leaves; it comes from tropical countries. More and more often, this spectacular representative of the Araliaceae family can be found in homes and offices today, and buying a Schefflera for congratulations is an excellent idea.
In nature, the plant is found in Australia, Japan, a number of Pacific Ocean islands, and in natural conditions it can bloom. But when grown indoors, Schefflera usually does not bloom, and it is valued primarily for its decorative leaves.
In this tree, they resemble hands with splayed fingers, and many also see a resemblance to the spokes of an umbrella. The crown of the plant looks lush and neat, but needs to be shaped; the leaves can have a uniform green color or be variegated, with yellowish or white spots.
A young Schefflera plant may look like a small bush, but as it grows, the trunk gradually becomes bare. For decorative purposes, when growing this indoor flower, a support is often added to the trunk, which helps to set the correct direction for growth.

Popular types of indoor Schefflera plants

Scientists know many varieties of Schefflera, but not all of them are adapted for indoor maintenance. The most popular options include Schefflera:

• Radial-leaved;
• Tree-like;
• Veitch;
• Nora;
• Gerda, etc.

Of these, Schefflera radial-leaved, called the octopus tree, is the most beloved by flower growers. It grows in Australia, New Guinea and Java, and in natural conditions its height reaches 15 m. When grown at home, such a plant can grow up to 1-3 m.
Schefflera arborescens is the next most popular. It is smaller in size than the radiate-leaved one, and is often called the dwarf umbrella tree. This species is native to China, but was brought to Australia, some islands of Japan, Hawaii, Bermuda and Jamaica.

Basic rules for caring for a schefflera plant

The main thing you should know when caring for such an indoor flower is its toxicity. All parts of the schefflera contain toxic substances that can cause swelling, burning in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, vomiting and other health problems in cats and dogs. The plant is not so dangerous for people, but contact with it can cause contact dermatitis, so the schefflera indoor plant should not be touched with bare hands.
All manipulations to care for it are best done with gloves. However, the tree often only needs fairly bright but indirect light, moderate watering and a room temperature of at least 12-13 ° C for it to feel comfortable, so you will hardly have to touch it often. The plant should not be placed near heating devices, in summer it can be taken out to a cool balcony or veranda.
Watering the schefflera flower is required when the top layer of soil dries out by about 1 cm. The umbrella tree does not tolerate overwatering, and does not react very well to dryness either. It can be fed in the warm season, and it needs to be replanted about once every 2 years.

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