Space
Indoors
Light Conditions
Full sun, Bright Indirect Light, and Partial shade
Watering
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. In brighter light water more often and in lower light less often. Allow longer between waterings in winter.
Temperature
Minimum 10°C. Ideally 12-24°C.
Feeding
Use a houseplant feed in the growing season (spring and summer)
Top Tip
Schefflera Arboricola 'Compacta'
Braided Stem Umbrella Tree
Need to know
This umbrella plant has large glossy green leaves. As a natural air freshener and detoxifier, they make a health conscious addition to the home.
As 'Compacta' is a cultivar with less variegated leaves it can handle lower light levels.
Best space & place
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can handle direct sun, and partial shade.
When to water & feed
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. In brighter light water more often and in lower light less often. Allow longer between waterings in winter.
Need to know
These are tough plants and are drought tolerant, so will suffer most from overwatering.
Size information
| Height (Including pot): |
150-160cm |
180-190cm |
| Nursery Potsize (Diameter): | ø30cm | ø40cm |
| Decorative Pot Required (Opening): | 31cm+ | 41cm+ |
Decorative pot not included. The plant will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot.
