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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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[[Scale]] insects, [[thrips]], [[mealybugs]]{{AHS}}.
  
 
==Species==
 
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Revision as of 16:01, 17 October 2009


A variegated cultivar of Schefflera arboricola


Plant Characteristics
Habit   shrub

Height: ⇕ 20 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 20.
Width: ⇔ 8 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 8.
Lifespan: ⌛ perennial
Origin: ✈ Taiwan, Hainan
Cultivation
Minimum Temp: ☃ 55°F285.928 K <br />12.778 °C <br />514.67 °R <br />
Scientific Names

Araliaceae >

Schefflera >

arboricola >


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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  • Schefflera arboricola Colorful berries (tanakawho).jpg
  • Schefflera arboricola.JPG
  • Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Schefflera arboricola1.jpg
  • Schefflera arboricola2.jpg
  • Starr 020108-0006 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 020108-0007 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 020108-0008 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 020108-0009 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 020108-0010 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 040812-0051 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 060814-8562 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 061109-1504 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 071024-0388 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 071024-0130 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 990105-2930 Schefflera arboricola.jpg
  • Starr 990105-2931 Schefflera arboricola.jpg

References

External links


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