Indoor plants

Schefflera variegata

Schefflera variegata: star-shaped leaves variegated green and cream, on a sturdy, luminous plant.

Green and cream variegated foliage
Sturdy, fast-growing
For a bright office or living room

Light Lots of light

Care Easy (beginners)

Watering Moderate (1×/week)

Croissance Rapide

Dépolluante Plantes dépolluantes

Pets No

40 DH deliveryWhatever the city. Or collect from the studio in Rabat.
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Description

Schefflera variegata is the variegated form of Schefflera, also known as the umbrella tree. It carries its star-shaped leaves at the end of long stalks, like the ribs of an umbrella. Here the leaflets are variegated green and cream, brightening any room. It's a sturdy, fast-growing plant that adapts well to an office or living room.

At a glance

Botanical name	Schefflera arboricola, variegated form
Other name	umbrella tree
Light	bright, without scorching sun
Watering	about once a week
Growth	fast
Pets	Toxic if chewed: keep out of reach of cats, dogs and young children

Where to place it

Near a bright window: the variegation needs light. It tolerates medium light but then becomes greener and sparser.

Caring for your Schefflera variegata

Water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Cut back stems that grow too long in spring: it branches out and becomes denser.
Dust the foliage from time to time.
Feed it once a month in spring and summer with root feed for foliage plants.

The right potting mix

A free-draining potting soil, lightened with perlite.

Mistakes to avoid

Overwatering: it drops its leaves all at once.
Moving it around often.
A dark corner: it grows leggy and loses its variegation.

Frequently asked questions

Does it lose leaves when it's moved?
Sometimes, a few. Leave it in a bright, stable spot: it will readjust within a few weeks.

Every plant is chosen and checked at the studio before it leaves. Delivery anywhere in Morocco, or collection from our studio in Rabat. A plant that arrives damaged will be exchanged: let us know within 48 hours with a photo.

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