Schefflera
(Brassaia arboricola or Schefflera
arboricola)
Other common Names
Hawaiian
Schefflera, Umbrella plant, Octopus Tree
Light
Medium
Care
level
Easy
Water
Allow
soil to dry out between waterings
Humidity
Average
- High
Temperature
Average
Propagation Method
Stem
cuttings, air layering
Common
Problems
Scale,
spider mites, mealybugs
Decoration
Tips
Small
plant well suited for windowsill or tabletop,
large plants suited as floor plants
Common
Varities:
Schefflera
actinophylla/ Brassaia actinophylla
Description
Featured
variety: Luseane Schefflera
The
Schlefflera is a very attractive foliage
houseplant. These plants feature composite
leaves of several shiny, green, oval-shaped
leaves arranged in a circle from a
common stem. This plant adapts well
to home conditions, and can grow very
large.