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*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*
Common Name: Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Scientific Name: Schefflera arboricola / Heptapleurum arboricola
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small reptiles and amphibians from tropical and temperate climate zones.
Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma
Soil Depth: Moderate to deep.
Lighting: All light levels; does best in bright, indirect light.
Humidity & Misting: 40%-100%; higher humidity levels suggested for optimal growth, but can tolerate 20%-40% under certain cumstances
Mature Plant Size & Root System: Schefflera are very hardy, durable tropical shrubs that can get very large if not pruned to maintain desired shape. With age, it can develop a woody trunk. They have wide, shallow fibrous root systems with thick roots forming for anchorage with age.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Somewhat drought tolerant. Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Best used as a back or wall planting, with corner placement recommended.
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Scheffleras contain sharp calcium oxalate crystals known as raphides. Ingestion is not recommended and may cause oral irritation, however, animals do not typically ingest them.
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 3" potted schefflera plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
