With its bright emerald color and dense fantastic 5- to 9 lobed leaves, Dwarf Schefflera is the kind of tropical plant that makes you feel like you’ve just stepped out of a dense rainforest. What’s more, this fountain of foliage is the furthest thing from fussy—it’s happy in most any light, has undemanding care requirements, and can be pruned into any shape from a 6’ potted tree to a foot-tall bonsai
Indoors: excellent all year round throughout the us super easy to care for - this sturdy plant is wonderfully fun and easy to grow
Outdoors: thrives outdoors anywhere in the US, just bring inside when temperature goes below 50°F. Can be kept in a container or planted in the ground
Sun and water: prefers bright indirect to medium-low light (both indoors and outside). Drench, then dry. Water generously, allow to drain, wait for the top 2” of soil to dry before watering again
Natural air-purifying plant: yes - excellent, plants are earth's natural air-purifiers, removing airborne toxins and providing fresh oxygen
Exotic and unique tropical plant - also makes great plant gifts, birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, teacher and appreciation gifts, and Christmas gifts
Great for home, office or garden. Popular among plant collectors and gardeners (beginners to experts) from Seattle to Miami. Makes an excellent gift
Toxic to pets and people. Can cause symptoms including vomiting, swelling, and difficulty swallowing/breathing if ingested
Plant gifts: Hawaiian Dwarf Schefflera (Arboricola) makes an excellent gift - beautiful and so easy to care for
Hawaiian Dwarf Schefflera (Arboricola) - Shipping height (including pot and plant)11-14 in.; mature height (not including pot height)48-60 in.; mature width 36-48 in.; shipped in 6 in. Dia pot