Schefflera is a small shrubby tree often found in tropical and subtropical regions almost all across the world. Most of the species perform very well both indoors and outdoors and make excellent foliage plants in warmer areas. Schefflera are fast growing plants and are typically useful for in landscapes or massive plantation schemes. The most popular of species from this genus is Schefflera Arboricola – a common indoor ornamental plant with abundance of glossy green leaves. It is commercially grown and sold as Hawaiian Elf.
Schefflera Arboricola, Image via tarjeplanta.com
Schefflera Arboricola like most species of this genus produces large palmate leaves in a set of seven or eight leaflets in a circular pattern. It propagates easily from seeds, cuttings or by layering. For best results, provide it with bright sunlight and water only when the soil is dry. When growing it indoors, make sure that the plant receives direct light at least in the morning. Schefflera Arboricola is also available with variegated foliage. Flowers appear on long stalk but are not much significant.
It is a good subject of bonsai experiments as well. When grown indoors, regular pruning would help keep your Schefflera Arboricola plants is good shape.
