How to grow Schefflera

This house plant prefers a position in indirect sunlight or partial shade and higher humidity than normally provided in a house. Spray the leaves frequently with water or stand in damp gravel
The potting compost should be free draining, but the plant must not be allowed to dry out. Less water is required in the winter, when growth is slow or lacking
Aphids can be a problem on young leaves and Schefflera can be susceptible to spider mite, particularly if kept too dry

Easily raised from seed collected in the autumn

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Pot on when the roots are visible at the bottom of the pot. Use a loam based mix, that drains well. Increase the pot size annually in the spring as growth starts, and after about four or five years retain in a 25cm pot. Annually thereafter, scrape a small amount of spent compost from the plant pot surfaced and top off again with fresh

As Schefflera is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around 15°C / 59°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Seeds can be collected after the flowers fade, but the plant may not flower until it is five years old.

These estimates for how long Schefflera takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Schefflera J.R. Forst. & G. Forst, Brasssia actinophylla