Schefflera actinophylla
Umbrella plant, Octopus tree, Brassaia actinophylla, Australian ivy palm, Queensland umbrella tree
Schefflera Schefflera
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
Ascending branches, Broadly columnar, Erect
Reddish-brown, Brown in Summer
Mid-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Thrips Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Thrips
Prune lightly in dormant season (winter or early spring) and trim hedges in late summer.
Air layering in spring. Sow seeds at 20-25 degrees C in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings using bottom heat.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella plant) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Architectural, Conservatory, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Schefflera actinophylla
Umbrella plant, Octopus tree, Brassaia actinophylla, Australian ivy palm, Queensland umbrella tree
Schefflera Schefflera
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
Evergreen
Ascending branches, Broadly columnar, Erect
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Reddish-brown, Brown in Summer
Mid-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Thrips
Prune lightly in dormant season (winter or early spring) and trim hedges in late summer.
Air layering in spring. Sow seeds at 20-25 degrees C in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings using bottom heat.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella plant) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Architectural, Conservatory, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella plant)
Leaf spot: ginseng; Leaf spot: ornamentals
Alternaria panax
Fungus
Absent
3
4
A leaf spot disease; some commonly grown pot plants are hosts but main damage is to ginseng.
Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella plant)
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens
Insect
Absent
3
3
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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