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Intermediate
skill rating |
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6m
max. spread |
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12m
max. height |
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20-50 years outdoors
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Schefflera actinophylla
Other names: Umbrella plant, Octopus tree, Brassaia actinophylla, Australian ivy palm, Queensland umbrella tree
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Genus: Schefflera
Species: S. actinophylla - S. actinophylla is an erect, large shrub or small tree with sparsely branched stems of large green leaves. In summer it produces upright panicles of brown-red flowers, followed by black fruits
Schefflera actinophylla is: Evergreen
Flower: Brown, Reddish-brown in Summer
Foliage: Mid-green in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Habit: Ascending branches, Broadly columnar, Erect
Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella plant) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 years outdoors.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Conservatory, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Plant inside in loam-based potting compost in full light and shade from hot sun and with moderate humidity. Keep away from heaters when indoors. Tolerant of medium light levels indoors.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) |
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