Schefflera

picture of schefflera plant

picture of schefflera plant
  1. Is schefflera an indoor plant?
  2. Can you cut back a schefflera plant?
  3. How much sun does a schefflera need?
  4. Is a schefflera poisonous?
  5. What are the hardest plants to kill?
  6. Does a schefflera bloom?

Is schefflera an indoor plant?

Schefflera will adapt to almost any indoor growing conditions, but they prefer medium light, moderate humidity, and temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees F. They make fine office plants under artificial light, but growth will slow down significantly if stuck in a dark corner.

Can you cut back a schefflera plant?

However, you will be glad to know that schefflera responds very well to severe cutting back. Use hand pruners to cut each of your plant's tall stems back to a few inches lower than you want the plant to be. Before you make the cut, look carefully at the stem, then cut about a half-inch above where a leaf is attached.

How much sun does a schefflera need?

Schefflera plants prefer medium-light, meaning they should be kept in bright light, but the light should not be direct. The Schefflera plant should be fertilized in the spring and fall, 1-2 times per week.

Is a schefflera poisonous?

Schefflera, commonly known as “Umbrella Plant”: Schefflera can cause vomiting, kidney problems, tremors, and heart and respiratory problems. Scheffleras can also cause oral irritation, such as difficulty swallowing, drooling, and burning of the mouth, lips, and tongue.

What are the hardest plants to kill?

11 Hard-to-Kill Houseplants

Does a schefflera bloom?

The schefflera blooms are most likely to appear in summer. ... Schefflera arboricola has been known to bloom indoors. Giving the plant as much sunlight as possible may help encourage it to flower, and this species, too, is most likely to bloom in summer.

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