This umbrella plant has large glossy green leaves. As a natural air freshener and detoxifier, they make a health conscious addition to the home.
The Schefflera originates from Australia and New Zealand. The 'Amate' has the largest leaves of all Schefflera varieties.Best space & place
Amate is a very tolerant plant and can handle direct sun through to partial shade.
When to water & feed
Schefflera need less water than other houseplants, so allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Watering every 1-2 weeks is sufficient.
Need to know
They are very tough and forgiving plants, but will suffer if consistently given too much water, too regularly.
Size Information
| Bush - 2 Stems |
Height: 80-90cm Pot Size: ⌀24/19cm |
| Bush - 3 Stems |
Height: 180cm Pot Size: ⌀40/34cm |
| Multi-Stem Tree | Height: 250-270cm Pot Size: ⌀40/34cm |
For no fuss or mess you can put the plant in the growing pot it arrives in straight inside a decorative one. This also allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.
For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot.
Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in on a rounded pot.
| Nursery Pot Diameter | Minimum Decorative Pot Opening Required |
|
⌀17cm |
18-19cm |
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⌀20cm |
21-22cm |
|
⌀25cm |
25-26cm |
| ⌀28cm |
29-30cm |
|
⌀33cm |
34-35cm |
|
⌀35cm |
37-39cm |
| ⌀40cm | 41-42cm |
| ⌀45cm | 46-47cm |
| ⌀50cm | 51-52cm |
| ⌀55cm | 56-57cm |
| ⌀60cm | 61-62cm |
For a seamless finish where the plant is potted into the decorative pot, liners are available to prevent water leaking and the pot from damage.
We also offer a potting service.
