How to care for a Schefflera Alpine

How To Care for a Schefflera Alpine

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright indirect to medium indirect light.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This plant may NOT be suitable for a home with pets.

Fun Fact

This plant is nicknamed the umbrella tree because of its clustered leaflets.

Plant Origin

East Asia

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Schefflera Alpine:
  • Leggy and floppy, or leaf drop:

Not enough sunlight

  • Yellow droopy leaves with wet soil:

Overwatered

  • Brown leaf edges:

Low humidity, or direct sun