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Dwarf Umbrella
SKU 4870
Water once a week or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause brown spots and leaf drop. Curly or dry leaves suggest, the plant is dry and needs watering. Water in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler. Always check your soil before watering.
Bright indoor light or indirect sun. 6 hours to 8 hours
Maintain temperatures between 18°C - 24°C. Avoid draughts as these can create undesirable temperature fluctuations. Consider giving your plant an occasional misting twice every week to maintain the optimum humidity level.
Apply liquid fertilizer once in 15 days when the plant is actively growing. For best results use Folikraft ready to use Indoor Plant Food.
Schefflera arboricola with the common name Dwarf Umbrella, is an evergreen shrub growing to 8-9 m tall, free-standing, or clinging to the trunks of other trees. It is commonly grown as a houseplant, popular for its tolerance of neglect and poor growing conditions. It is also grown as a landscape plant in milder climates where frosts are not severe. Numerous cultivars have been selected for variations in leaf colour and pattern, often variegated with creamy-white to yellow edges or centres, and dwarf forms.
There are two very important parts to proper schefflera care. The first is correct sunlight and the second is proper watering.
Light – Schefflera plants are medium light plants, which means that they need bright but indirect light. A common complaint about schefflera plants is that they get leggy and floppy. This problem is caused by too little light. Making sure that you are growing schefflera in the right kind of light will help prevent leggy growth. On the other side, you do not want to place a schefflera houseplant in direct, bright light, as this will burn the leaves.
Water – When growing schefflera, be aware that watering correctly will help to keep your schefflera houseplant healthy. To water correctly, wait until the soil in the pot dries out and then thoroughly soak the soil when you water. Often, people will over water their schefflera plant and this will eventually kill it. Yellow leaves that fall off the plant is a sign that you may be watering too much.
Schefflera plants are poisonous to people and animals, if eaten. It is not often fatal but will cause a burning sensation, swelling, difficulty swallowing, and in severe cases, difficult breathing.
Every plant is unique and can therefore differ from the plant shown on the photo.
To care for a Schefflera Variegated Dwarf indoors in the UAE, provide bright indirect light year-round and water when the soil dries out. Avoid direct sunlight, especially during summer, to prevent leaf burn.
A Schefflera Variegated Dwarf needs bright but indirect indoor light to thrive. Direct sunlight, particularly in summer, can scorch its leaves, so it's best to place it away from harsh sun exposure.
Water your Schefflera Variegated Dwarf when the soil in the pot dries out completely. Overwatering can lead to yellow leaves and plant health issues, so ensure the soil is dry before soaking it thoroughly.
The Schefflera Variegated Dwarf is not safe for pets and children, as it is poisonous if ingested. It can cause a burning sensation, swelling, and difficulty swallowing, so keep it out of reach.
Use Folikraft Indoor Plant Food for your Schefflera Variegated Dwarf to promote healthy growth. This fertilizer is specifically designed for indoor plants and is available at Plantshop.me.
Yes, you can get the Schefflera Variegated Dwarf delivered in the UAE through Plantshop.me. They offer convenient delivery options for indoor plants across the region.
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