Schefflera Care

Your Schefflera prefers bright indirect light but can tolerate medium and low light. Too much direct sunlight can burn the foliage.

Water when 50-75% of the soil volume is dry. Water thoroughly until you see it flow out of the drainage hole. Discard any excess water in the saucer to avoid root rot. 

Your plant does fine in average household humidity, but won’t mind added humidity.

Your Schefflera Amate prefers temperatures between 60-80°F.

Feed once every month during the spring and summer with a well-balanced fertilizer for indoor plants.

Schefflera are toxic to humans and pets if ingested. 

If you want to keep your Schefflera small in size or a specific shape, feel free to prune it at any time with sharp, clean shears. Be sure not to trim more than 30% of the plant, as any more may shock your Schefflera. Wipe the foliage down every so often to remove dust accumulation on the leaves and discourage pests. 

Your Schefflera Arboricola loves to bask in bright indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions as well. However, if your Schefflera doesn’t receive enough exposure, it can become leggy. Another tip is to rotate your plant a half-turn once a month to ensure even growth on all sides. And you might consider using a grow light that’s not pointed directly at the foliage.

While your Schefflera Plant appreciates a thorough watering, you’ll need to allow the soil to dry completely in between. From there, you can water your plant thoroughly until the soil is moist but not soggy. You’ll also need to make sure the soil can adequately drain, as the roots don’t like to sit in standing water.

Your Schefflera, being a tropical plant, thrives in a humid environment. Boost humidity by misting often, placing a humidifier nearby, or using a pebble tray.

True to its tropical origins, your Schefflera Plant flourishes in temperatures between 60° – 80°F. If temperature dip down too low, then the leaves start to fall off.  Also, remember to keep your Schefflera away from drafts and vents.

Your Schefflera Plant loves to gain extra nutrients, especially during its growing season. Twice a week, you can feed your plant with a liquid houseplant fertilizer that’s diluted at half strength.  

If ingested, the Schefflera Plant is midly toxic to humans. However, it is lethal for pets who chew on or eat the leaves.

Prune your Schefflera regularly to keep it small in size or neatly shaped. Use a clean pair of pruning shears and never remove more than 30% of the plant at a time—any more may shock it. Rotate your plant on a regular basis to promote even, balanced growth.

Your Schefflera prefers bright indirect light. It can also tolerate medium and low light, but growth will slow. Direct sun in the early morning and late afternoon is fine, but avoid exposure to the harsh midday sun which can scorch the leaves.

Water when 75% of the soil volume is dry. Water slowly, allowing it to soak into the soil, until it flows freely through the drainage hole. Discard any excess water that accumulates in the saucer.

Your Schefflera prefers a humid environment. Add a pebble tray or place a humidifier nearby.

This plant prefers temperatures between 50° – 80°F.

Feed once every month during the spring and summer with an all-purpose fertilizer for indoor plants. No fertilizer is needed in the fall and winter months when growth naturally slows.

This plant is considered toxic to pets and humans if ingested.

Prune your Schefflera regularly to keep it small in size or neatly shaped. Use a clean pair of pruning shears and never remove more than 30% of the plant at a time—any more may shock it. Rotate your plant on a regular basis to promote even, balanced growth.