Is Arboricola the same as schefflera?

Schefflera arboricola, commonly called umbrella plant or dwarf schefflera, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows in tropical climates to 10-25′ tall. It is native to Taiwan.

Is schefflera a good indoor plant?

The leaves expectedly release oxygen, but they also absorb pollutants from the air. The combination of its attractive leaves and detoxifying powers makes the Schefflera plant a very popular indoor plant.

Does schefflera like direct sun?

It can tolerate direct sun on its leaves indoors, even in hot-summer climates. Water schefflera when the top of the potting mix dries out. Its tolerance of dry soil is one of the factors that has made it a popular indoor plant for so long. You don’t need to fertilize schefflera regularly (just once or twice a year).

Is a schefflera a money tree?

The most similar looking to the Pachira Aquatica (Money Tree) is the Schefflera Amate, also known as an Umbrella Tree. The Umbrella Tree can reach up to 15 feet tall in its native climate. As a houseplant, it can reach six feet tall but is more often found around three feet in height.

How long can a schefflera live?

Schefflera plants can live for decades in optimal conditions. Grown indoors, these plants can live up to 25 years even.

Does a schefflera bloom?

Schefflera arboricola is a flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to Taiwan as well as Hainan. Its common name is dwarf umbrella tree, as it resembles a smaller version of the umbrella tree, Schefflera actinophylla.

Does schefflera clean the air?

Schefflera has glossy and sturdy oval leaves that almost look unreal because of their waxy shine. Their plus point is that they soak up nasty toxins like benzene, formaldehyde and toluene. So like palms, they are a great natural air purifier.

Should I mist my schefflera?

Feel free to mist the leaves on a regular basis, this will increase leafage quality and keep the leaves from drying up.

How long will a schefflera plant live?

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How do I know if my schefflera needs water?

Often people will overwater their schefflera plant and this will eventually kill it. Yellow leaves that fall off the plant is a sign that you may be watering too much.