Interesting Facts
Scheffleras are named after the German botanist Jacob Christian Scheffler.
Shrubs and trees with distinctive umbrella-shaped leaves make popular houseplants.
| Plant Types: | Interior Plant, Perennial, Tree |
| Light: | Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 25 feet to 35 feet |
| Width: | 10 feet to 15 feet |
| Zones: | 14a to 15b |
| Bloom Color: | Red |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Special Features: | Attractive foliage, Attracts birds, Invasive, Naturalizing, North American native |
| Shape: | Upright or erect |
| Fertilizer: | Miracle-Gro® Liquid All Purpose Houseplant Food |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Sow seeds in spring and provide protection from the cold. Root stem cuttings in summer. Provide bottom heat to promote root initiation and establishment.
Plant Growth:
Evergreen shrubs or small trees. Fast growing, tropical looking plants. Long stalked leaves divided into leaflets. Good container plant. Provide protection from cold winds.
Blooming:
Summer bloom, showy in some species.
Soil and Irrigation:
Regular water. Let dry between waterings. Does best with soil rich with organic matter that drains quickly.
Fertilization:
Provide a complete liquid fertilizer once per month.
Pruning:
If you do prune, do so in late summer.
Pests:
Rare.