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Australian umbrella tree.
Schefflera actinophylla
Pronunciación hep-tah-PLEW-rum ak-tin-oh-FY-lum
También se conoce como Schefflera actinophylla, Australian cabbagetree, Australian umbrella-tree, Octopus tree, Queensland umbrella-tree, octopus-tree, umbrella tree, umbrella-tree
This striking tropical tree is a favorite for its lush, glossy foliage that spreads out like spokes on a wheel. It makes a bold statement in any room with enough space to accommodate its size. You will love how it brings a bit of the rainforest into your home.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Tropical evergreen tree
- Luz
- Bright indirect light is best for healthy growth.
- Luz en interior
- Luz indirecta brillante
- Riego
- Cada 7 a 10 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 10 to 40 feet in nature, smaller in containers.
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Rápido
Cuidados
Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to prevent root issues. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the plant is sitting in too much water. Dust the large leaves regularly so the plant can breathe and photosynthesize effectively.
- Riego
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Abonado
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
- Poda
- Trim back long stems to encourage a bushier shape.
- Trasplante
- Move to a larger pot once the roots begin to crowd the container.
- Suelo
- Well draining potting mix.
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 7.0
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- This plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Cómo identificarla
- Compound leaves with oval leaflets
- Leaflets arranged in circular umbrella pattern
- Glossy dark green foliage
- Sturdy upright woody stems
Ciencia
- Familia
- Araliaceae
- Género
- Heptapleurum
- Orden
- Apiales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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