How to care for your Schefflera
Use these instructions to care for a Schefflera. This guide will tell you how to water a Schefflera; its light, temperature, humidity preferences and any additional care it might need to help it grow.
Schefflera Amate
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.
Schefflera Arboricola
Your Schefflera Arboricola prefers bright indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions as well. Rotate your plant a half-turn once a month. As it grows, it leans towards the light, so this will keep it looking full and even.
Water your Schefflera when 75% of the soil volume is dry. Water until liquid flows through the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and discard any water that has accumulated in the saucer.
Your Schefflera prefers a humid environment. Boost humidity by misting often, placing a humidifier nearby, or using a pebble tray.
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.
Variegated Schefflera Arboricola
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.
