Schefflera elegantissima

Variegated Umbrella Tree

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Tropical evergreen shrub featuring glossy compound leaves with cream variegation. Popular indoor ornamental requiring bright indirect light and moderate humidity.
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Plant Details

Common Name Variegated Umbrella Tree
Family Araliaceae
Genus Schefflera
Species Elegantissima
Variety Variegata
Origin China / Tropical Asia
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors, grown for foliage ornamentation.
Leaf Color Green with yellow/cream variegation
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat moss and perlite for aeration.

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Watering

Water when top 2cm of soil is dry; reduce frequency in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; variegation requires more sun than green varieties to maintain color.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer).

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Pruning

Prune leggy stems to encourage bushiness and remove damaged foliage.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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