care for schefflera arboricola plant Variegated Schefflera 'Arboricola' | Dwarf Umbrella Tree Live Plant

care for schefflera arboricola plant Variegated Schefflera 'Arboricola' | Dwarf Umbrella Tree Live PlantDescription Light Soil Water Hardiness The Variegated Schefflera, or Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is a timeless favorite in the world of indoor gardening. Known for its charming "umbrella like" leaf clusters and cheery splashes of cream and yellow, this plant offers a lush, tropical feel without the demanding maintenance of many other exotic species. The hallmark of this plant is its palmate foliage leaves that radiate from a central point like the ribs of an

• Description
• Light/Soil/Water
• Hardiness

•  The Variegated Schefflera, or Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is a timeless favorite in the world of indoor gardening. Known for its charming "umbrella-like" leaf clusters and cheery splashes of cream and yellow, this plant offers a lush, tropical feel without the demanding maintenance of many other exotic species.
  
  The hallmark of this plant is its palmate foliage - leaves that radiate from a central point like the ribs of an umbrella. In this variegated variety, the deep emerald green is broken up by irregular, "washed out" yellow and creamy gold patches. It is highly versatile; it can be pruned into a small bushy tabletop plant or trained into a tall, multi-stemmed indoor tree.
  
  While it is an evergreen flowering shrub in its native habitat, the Variegated Schefflera rarely blooms indoors. In the wild, it produces small, inconspicuous greenish flowers on large branched tentacles, followed by tiny orange or red berries. As a houseplant, however, its stunning variegated foliage is the main attraction.
  
  
• Bright, indirect light. Variegated versions need more light than solid green ones to maintain their color. If the light is too low, the new leaves may turn solid green.
  
  Moderate. Allow the top half of the soil to dry out between waterings. It is relatively drought-tolerant but hates "wet feet" (sitting in water).
  
  Rich, well-draining soil. A standard high-quality potting mix with a bit of perlite added for aeration is ideal.
  
  60°F – 80°F (15°C - 27°C). Keep it away from cold drafts or air conditioning vents.
  
  

• 10 - 12 (Grown as a landscape shrub in tropical climates).