Botanical Name: Common Names:
Schefflera actinophylla Amate Queensland Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Indoor Plants, Shrubs Shrub Like, Spreading, Upright
Description:
Small, evergreen, tropical native tree with large oval-shaped glossy green leaves. Great as an indoor plant in a large container. Grows approx. 3m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Hedging / Screening, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Wind Break, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Mites
Cultural Notes: Prefers bright indirect light and a well-drained soil. Can be fed with a liquid fertiliser diluted by half. Prune lightly to keep plant looking healthy and tidy. Let soil dry out in between waterings, then soak. Do not overwater.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Araliaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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