How to Care for Schefflera arboricola

Korean name: 홍콩야자

This houseplant is characterized by its umbrella-shaped leaf arrangement. It is robust and grows quickly, making it suitable for indoor cultivation.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Taiwan, Australia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: umbrella leaves, fast growth, low maintenance, air purification

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light to low light
• Watering: Water when the top of the soil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Humidity: Moderate humidity
• Temperature: 15~27°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month in spring to summer

Common questions

How often should you water Schefflera arboricola?

Water when the top of the soil is dry. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Schefflera arboricola?

It likes Bright indirect light to low light. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-draining soil.

Is Schefflera arboricola safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Schefflera arboricola good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~27°C. Humidity: Moderate humidity. Fertilise Once a month in spring to summer.