Schefflera Arboricola Variegated (Gold Capella Umbrella)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• 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 appears to be a smaller version of the umbrella tree, Schefflera actinophylla.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• A peat moss-based potting mix with 2 parts peat moss and 1 part perlite is suggested.

FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• I would not go over the top with feeding this plant and just use a diluted fertilizer once a month from spring-fall.

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Basic light condition of bright without direct sunlight is best suited, although lower lighting conditions only really affect it's growth rate rather than causing any harm.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• The best advice is to water once the topsoil becomes dry.
• Over-watering is more of a problem than lack of water.

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