schefflera types
Schefflera types are beloved for their lush, leafy foliage and effortless style, making them popular both as houseplants and garden specimens across New Zealand. Whether you’re new to the world of indoor plants or a seasoned gardener looking for diversity in your greenery, there’s a Schefflera to suit every space. From the compact and colourful to the tall and tropical, this guide will help you discover the different Schefflera types and how each one can enhance your home or garden.
Schefflera Green Goblin (Green Arboricola)
Schefflera Green Goblin, commonly known as the Green Arboricola, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid green, glossy, and comprises multiple, large leaflets in a fan arrangement. Outdoors it will grow to about 1 m tall and the same wide, though can be trimmed as necessary. Indoors, it can be contained to any size. This green Arboricola is commonly grown as a potted plant, added to tropical gardens, included in a mixed planting, or planted around outdoor living areas. It is well suited for bordering an entrance and can be used for bonsai.
Schefflera arboricola variegated
The variegated Schefflera (Schefflera arboricola Variegated) is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant due to its attractive and variegated foliage. It features glossy leaves that are variegated green and cream-yellow, with the leaflets arranged in a fan pattern. This variegated arboricola grows with a rounded habit to about 1 m tall and the same wide when grown indoors, but is usually contained with trimming. Outdoors it will grow to about 3 m tall and 2 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Schefflera arboricola variegata is commonly grown as a potted plant either indoors or outdoors, added to tropical gardens, included in a mixed planting, or planted around outdoor living areas.
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