Schefflera Actinophylla (Australian umbrella tree)

Grow your own Schefflera Actinophylla

This growset contains everything you need to grow your own Schefflera Actinophylla. You will receive a box filled with a handmade pot, coconut tablets, 5 Schefflera Actinophylla seeds and sowing instructions. Nice to give as a gift or to grow yourself!

Growing a Schefflera Actinophylla

A Schefflera can easily be grown at home. Our grow kit contains the instructions and of course the seeds. We supply 5 seeds so it doesn't matter if they don't all sprout or survive. Schefflera seeds germinate on average after 2 to 3 months .

About the Schefflera Actinophylla

The Schefflera Actinophylla, also called finger tree in Dutch because of the 5 leaves per stem. This houseplant often has long stems with 5 leaves at the top that hang slightly, which is why it is also called the Australian Umbrella Tree.

How big does a Schefflera Actinophylla get?

The Schefflera originally comes from northeastern Australia, where this plant can grow into a tree that can grow up to several meters high. In the living room this view will be limited to a plant of 50 to 150 cm high, depending on the pot size and care.

The best place for a Schefflera Actinophylla

The Schefflera likes a bit of warmth and light, but prefers partial shade rather than full sun. Are the leaves falling off? Then put it in a little more light and be careful with the amount of water.

How much water does a Schefflera Actinophylla need?

Depending on the amount of light the plant receives, water every 5 to 10 days. Is the soil still moist? Then be sure to wait a while before watering again and preferably water from below. Also make sure that the soil contains nutrition for a healthy plant, with Plantfood houseplant nutrition you can easily provide nutrition for a whole year!