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Schefflera Arboricola

When you first get your Umbrella Tree, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out how to care for it. With the right information though, it's easy to keep your tree healthy and looking great! In this post, we'll go over everything you need to know about taking care of your Schefflera Arboricola.

To give you the best chance to take care of this plant, I've broken down the caring process into a few different steps. These steps give you the most in-depth information to teach you everything you need to know about caring for your plant.

  1. 10 ways to raise the humidity in your house
  2. How to care for the Schefflera (Umbrella Tree)

Summary of Schefflera Arboricola care

Find out what the Schefflera Arboricola prefers when it comes to its plant care. These are the most important parts of taking care of the Schefflera Arboricola!

Watering your Schefflera Arboricola

The Schefflera Arboricola likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.

Sunlight for your Schefflera Arboricola

The Schefflera Arboricola does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.

Fertilizing your Schefflera Arboricola

The Schefflera Arboricola needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.

Soil for your Schefflera Arboricola

The Schefflera Arboricola likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.

Temperature for the Schefflera Arboricola

The Schefflera Arboricola prefers a spot that consistently stays between 15 - 21°C (59 - 69°F).

Propagating the Schefflera Arboricola

To propagate the Schefflera Arboricola, you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Schefflera Arboricola and plant that in moist soil.

Repotting the Schefflera Arboricola

You should repot your Schefflera Arboricola once every 3 year(s). This helps your Schefflera Arboricola to stay healthy for many years.

Difficulty of Schefflera Arboricola plant care

The Schefflera Arboricola is easy to take care of and great for beginners.

1 . 10 ways to raise the humidity in your house

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10 ways to raise the humidity in your house

Humidity is essential for tropical plants to be happy, but it can be quite difficult to get the humidity high enough. In this guide I'll explain 10 ways to raise the humidity in your house and around your plants. Level up your tropical plant care!

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2 . How to care for the Schefflera (Umbrella Tree)

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How to care for the Schefflera (Umbrella Tree)

Learn tips and tricks on how to properly water, fertilize, repot, and prune the Schefflera (Umbrella Tree). Discover common pests that might affect your plant and find out if it’s toxic for cats and dogs. With a few simple steps, you can successfully take care of an Umbrella Tree.

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Scientific classification of Schefflera Arboricola

Plants go by many names, but it can become confusing very quickly if you're talking about different plants with the same nickname. That's why I'm including the scientific name of the plant, so we're all on the same page!

Classification Name
Species Schefflera Arboricola

Frequently asked questions

How should you water the Schefflera Arboricola?
The Schefflera Arboricola likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
How much sunlight does the Schefflera Arboricola need?
The Schefflera Arboricola does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.
How much fertilizer does the Schefflera Arboricola need?
The Schefflera Arboricola needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.
What is the best soil for the Schefflera Arboricola?
The Schefflera Arboricola likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
What is the ideal temperature for the Schefflera Arboricola?
The Schefflera Arboricola prefers a spot that consistently stays between 15 - 21°C (59 - 69°F).
How do you propagate the Schefflera Arboricola?
To propagate the Schefflera Arboricola, you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Schefflera Arboricola and plant that in moist soil.
How often should you repot the Schefflera Arboricola?
You should repot your Schefflera Arboricola once every 3 year(s). This helps your Schefflera Arboricola to stay healthy for many years.
Is the Schefflera Arboricola easy to take care of?
The Schefflera Arboricola is easy to take care of and great for beginners.

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