Schefflera Amate Soleil

Schefflera Amate Soleil Care

Schefflera Amate Soleil

What is the plant

Schefflera is a tree that can reach up to 10 metres in the wild. It grows in porous soils rich in organic matter in the tropical regions of Australia and Asia. It is grown as a houseplant because of its digitate leaves made up of five to seven oblong leaflets. This hardy plant can grow to two to three metres and thrive for many years as a houseplant.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 26°C

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The best advice is to water once the top soil becomes dry. Over-watering is more of a problem than lack of water.
Pruning
Schefflera is a fast growing species which will need pruning back. If a tree becomes leggy or you want to encourage a bushy appearance to grow, pinch growing tips. You'll find you can pretty much cut back as much as you like with this plant and it will bring new growth back, during spring.
Fertilizer
I would not go over the top with feeding this plant and just use a diluted fertilizer once a month from spring - fall.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Basic light condition of bright without direct sunlight is best suited, although lower lighting conditions only really affects it's growth rate rather than causing any harm.
Soil
A peat moss based potting mix with 2 parts peat moss and 1 part perlite is suggested.
Temperature
Grows well in average room temperatures between 60 - 75 °F (15 - 24°C) but no lower than 55F or higher than 85°F . Avoid sudden temperature drops and cold drafts.

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Container
A good solid and heavy container is needed to prevent tall and mature trees from toppling over.
Popularity
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