schefflera indoor plant
The Schefflera indoor plant, specifically the Schefflera arboricola, is a favourite choice for New Zealand homes and offices, thanks to its lush foliage, resilience, and easy-going nature. Whether you're new to plants or a seasoned enthusiast, the Schefflera brings versatility and style to any indoor space. This tropical beauty is renowned for its compact size, glossy green leaves shaped like umbrellas, and ability to thrive with minimal fuss. It’s often chosen to add greenery and a sense of calm to living rooms, bedrooms, and workspaces.
Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)
Dwarf Umbrella Tree
The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid green, glossy, and comprises of multiple, large leaflets in a fan arrangement. Outdoors it will grow to about 1 m tall and the same wide, though it can be trimmed as necessary. Indoors, the Dwarf Umbrella Tree can be contained to any desired size. Schefflera arboricola is commonly grown as a potted plant, added to tropical gardens, included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used for bonsai. NB: Schefflera arboricola also has the synonymous name: Heptapleurum arboricola.
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Indoor Plants - Height:
1.00 m - Spread:
1.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Garden uses:
Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical, White
