JIFFY SIZED PLANT - WITHOUT POT
In India, we can sell this Schefflera Variegated (small plant pot) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal
Schefflera Variegated (commonly known as Variegated Umbrella Plant) is a popular ornamental houseplant valued for its attractive foliage and low maintenance needs. Here's a detailed overview and care guide:
🌿 Botanical Name:
Schefflera arboricola 'Variegata'
🌱 Common Names:
Variegated Umbrella Tree
Dwarf Umbrella Plant
Gold Capella
Hawaiian Schefflera (for S. arboricola)
🌟 Key Features:
Foliage: Palmately compound leaves with creamy-yellow to light green variegation.
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy; can grow 3--6 feet indoors, more outdoors.
Variegation Pattern: Marbled or blotched patterns---very showy and unique per leaf.
🪴 Care Guide:
☀︠Light:
Bright, indirect light is best.
Tolerates some morning sun, but avoid harsh afternoon light which can scorch the leaves.
Too little light may reduce variegation.
💧 Watering:
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Avoid overwatering---this plant is susceptible to root rot.
Reduce watering in winter.
🌡︠Temperature & Humidity:
Prefers 18--27°C (65--80°F).
Avoid cold drafts or temps below 10°C (50°F).
Likes moderate humidity; mist occasionally if air is very dry.
🌱 Soil:
Well-draining potting mix, ideally with perlite or sand.
A peat-based mix or general indoor plant soil works well.
🌸 Fertilizer:
Feed monthly during spring/summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
No need to fertilize in fall and winter.
✂︠Pruning:
Prune to maintain shape or size.
Pinch back new growth to encourage bushiness.
🌿 Propagation:
Easily propagated via stem cuttings.
Use rooting hormone and place in water or moist soil.
⚠︠Common Problems:
Problem: Yellowing leaves, Cause: Overwatering, Fix: Let soil dry, reduce watering
Problem: Leaf drop, Cause: Low light, temperature shock, Fix: Improve light, stabilize temperature
Problem: Brown edges, Cause: Low humidity or overfertilizing, Fix: Mist regularly, flush soil occasionally
🪴 Tips:
Rotate the plant periodically to ensure even growth.
Wipe leaves to remove dust and keep foliage looking vibrant.
