Schefflera Miniature Variegated
Original price was: ₹899.00.₹349.00Current price is: ₹349.00.
Selling Size : Single Plant | Pot Included | Secure Packing
That’s a lovely plant! The Schefflera Miniature Variegated, also known as the Dwarf Variegated Umbrella Tree (Schefflera arboricola ‘Variegata’), is generally easy to care for indoors.1
Here are the key care requirements Schefflera Miniature Variegated :
🌞 Light
- Bright, Indirect Light is Best: This is the most crucial factor for variegated plants. To keep the creamy/yellow patches vibrant and prevent the plant from becoming “leggy” (stretched out), it needs bright light.
- Avoid Direct Sun: Too much direct, harsh sunlight can scorch the leaves, especially the white parts. A spot near an east- or west-facing window, or a few feet from a south-facing window, is usually ideal.
- Low Light Warning: In insufficient light, the variegation may fade, and new growth may come in solid green.
💧 Watering
- Allow Soil to Partially Dry: Water thoroughly, then let the top inch or two of the soil dry out before watering again. Overwatering is a common mistake and can lead to leaf drop and root rot.2
- Check Before Watering: Use your finger or a moisture meter. In the spring and summer (growing season), this might be once a week; in the winter, it will be less frequent.
- Ensure Drainage: Always plant in a pot with drainage holes. Do not let the plant sit in standing water.
🌱 Soil and Fertilizer
- Well-Draining Potting Mix: A standard indoor potting mix works well. You can improve drainage by mixing in perlite or orchid bark.
- Fertilize Sparingly: Feed during the spring and summer growing season, about once a month, with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength. You can stop fertilizing in the fall and winter.
🌡️ Temperature and Humidity
- Ideal Temperature: Average room temperatures between $60^{\circ}F$ and $75^{\circ}F$ ($15^{\circ}C$ and $24^{\circ}C$) are perfect.
- Avoid Cold Drafts: Keep it away from cold windows, doors, or A/C vents, as cold air can cause leaf drop.
- Humidity: Average household humidity is fine, but it appreciates higher humidity. You can increase it with a pebble tray, regular misting, or by placing it near a humidifier.
✂️ Pruning and Maintenance Schefflera Miniature Variegated
- Pruning for Shape: The Schefflera is a fast grower.3 You can prune it back to maintain a bushier, smaller shape.4 Pruning the tips encourages the plant to branch out.5
- Wipe Leaves: Dust can block light, so occasionally wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to keep them clean and maximize light absorption.
- Pest Watch: Keep an eye out for common pests like spider mites and mealybugs, especially in dry conditions.6 Treat immediately with neem oil or insecticidal soap if found.
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