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| latin_name = ''Schefflera arboricola''
|familia=Araliaceae
| common_names =     <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank -->
|genus=Schefflera
| growth_habit = ?  <!--- tree, shrub, herbaceous, vine, etc -->
|species=arboricola
| high = 3-4 m (? ft)
|habit=shrub
| wide =     <!--- 65cm (25 inches) -->
|Min ht metric=cm
| origin = [[Taiwan]], Hainan
|Max ht box=20
| poisonous =     <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous -->
|Max ht metric=ft
| lifespan = perennial
|Max wd box=8
| exposure = ?  <!--- full sun, part-sun, semi-shade, shade, indoors, bright filtered (you may list more than 1) -->
|Max wd metric=ft
| water = ?  <!--- frequent, regular, moderate, drought tolerant, let dry then soak -->
|origin=Taiwan, Hainan
| features =     <!--- flowers, fragrance, fruit, naturalizes, invasive -->
|lifespan=perennial
| hardiness =    <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 5°C (40°F), etc -->
|Min Temp Num=55
| bloom =    <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers -->
|Temp Metric=°F
| usda_zones = ?  <!--- eg. 8-11 -->
|image=Scheflera1.jpg
| sunset_zones =    <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available -->
|image_width=240
| color = IndianRed
|image_caption=A variegated cultivar of ''Schefflera arboricola''
| image = Scheflera1.jpg
| image_width = 240px    <!--- leave as 240px if horizontal orientation photo, or change to 180px if vertical -->
| image_caption = A variegated cultivar of ''Schefflera arboricola''
| familia = Araliaceae
| subfamilia = Aralioideae
| genus = Schefflera
| species = arboricola
}}
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'''''Schefflera arboricola''''' ([[synonymy|syn.]] ''Heptapleurum arboricolum'') is a plant in the [[Araliaceae]] family. It is an [[evergreen]] [[shrub]] which can reach to 3-4 m tall. The trailing stems are weak and frequently scramble over other vegetation. The [[leaf|leaves]] are palmately compound, and have 7-9 leaflets. Leaflets are 9-20 cm long and 4-10 cm across in the wild, but normally smaller when cultivated. [[Flower]]s are produced in a 20 cm [[panicle]] of small [[umbel]]s, each umbel 7-10 mm diameter with 5-10 flowers.
'''''Schefflera arboricola''''' ([[synonymy|syn.]] ''Heptapleurum arboricolum'') is a plant in the [[Araliaceae]] family. It is an [[evergreen]] [[shrub]] which can reach to 3-4 m tall. The trailing stems are weak and frequently scramble over other vegetation. The [[leaf|leaves]] are palmately compound, and have 7-9 leaflets. Leaflets are 9-20 cm long and 4-10 cm across in the wild, but normally smaller when cultivated. [[Flower]]s are produced in a 20 cm [[panicle]] of small [[umbel]]s, each umbel 7-10 mm diameter with 5-10 flowers.
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===Propagation===
===Propagation===
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Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and give bottom heat.  Air-layering can be done in spring.  Plant seeds in spring and maintain temperature at 66-75F (19-24C).


===Pests and diseases===
===Pests and diseases===
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[[Scale]] insects, [[thrips]], [[mealybugs]]{{AHS}}.


==Species==
==Species==
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Revision as of 16:01, 17 October 2009

 Schefflera arboricola subsp. var.  
A variegated cultivar of Schefflera arboricola
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Origin: ✈ Taiwan, Hainan
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Schefflera arboricola (syn. Heptapleurum arboricolum) is a plant in the Araliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub which can reach to 3-4 m tall. The trailing stems are weak and frequently scramble over other vegetation. The leaves are palmately compound, and have 7-9 leaflets. Leaflets are 9-20 cm long and 4-10 cm across in the wild, but normally smaller when cultivated. Flowers are produced in a 20 cm panicle of small umbels, each umbel 7-10 mm diameter with 5-10 flowers.

Cultivation

A common houseplant, popular for its ability to tolerate neglect and poor growing conditions. If given great care, it can grow up to 10 inches per year. Many cultivars exist with a variety of leaf colors and patterns, with variegation ranging from creamy-white to yellow edges or centres, and dwarf forms especially selected for. It can be useful as a bonsai as well.

The plant prefer bright light, but will grow well in lower light as well. This tropical plant prefers to be kept moist, but never let it sit in water, or the roots will rot. Soil should be moist but not wet.

Propagation

Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and give bottom heat. Air-layering can be done in spring. Plant seeds in spring and maintain temperature at 66-75F (19-24C).

Pests and diseases

Scale insects, thrips, mealybugsAH.

Species

Gallery

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