Alpine Shefflera

Alpine Shefflera Care

Schefflera Alpina

What is the plant

S. alpina is an upright, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub or small tree with palmate, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves divided into seven to nine, lance-shaped leaflets, maroon to reddish-purple when young, and panicles bearing spherical clusters of dull red flowers in summer followed by purple-black fruit.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

8b - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water weekly during the growing season and spray the leaves frequently. You can wait until the soil in the pot dries out and then thoroughly soak the soil when you water. Cut back on water during winter. Often, people will overwater their schefflera plant and doing so will eventually kill it. Yellow and dropped leaves is a sign that you might be watering too much.
Pruning
Your schefflera may also need to be pruned occasionally, especially if it is not getting quite enough light. Cut off what you feel is overgrown or appearing leggy. Schefflera houseplants rebound quickly from pruning and will reward your efforts. The result will eventually be a fuller and lusher plant.
Fertilizer
Repot the plants annually as needed. A mature schefflera can grow into a small tree up to 12 or even 15 feet tall. However, it is more likely that an indoor plant in a temperate climate will stop growing at around 6 feet. Slow the growth rate by prolonging the period between repotting.

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Sunlight
Schefflera prefer bright, indirect light. In the summer, move potted plants outside where they will receive bright light but not direct sun, such as under a patio cover. A schefflera plant that gets leggy or floppy might not be receiving enough light. Never place a schefflera houseplant in direct, full sun because intense sun can burn the leaves.
Soil
Plant schefflera in a rich, loose potting media with moist compost. A well-draining sandy loam soil with an acidic to slightly alkaline pH is ideal. Avoid planting in a location where the soil becomes too wet or waterlogged.
Temperature
Because it is a tropical plant, schefflera requires humidity and tropical temperatures; it will suffer in temperatures lower than 60 degrees. Do not expose these plants to drafts or dry heating vents.