Variegated Schefflera

Bring height and fresh tropical colour to your indoor space with the Variegated Schefflera. This attractive evergreen plant features glossy, umbrella-shaped clusters of green leaflets decorated with irregular yellow or cream markings.

Its upright, branching form makes it an elegant floor plant for living rooms, offices, entrances, reception areas, and spacious commercial interiors.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Variegated Schefflera / Dwarf Umbrella Tree
• Scientific name: Heptapleurum arboricola ‘Variegata’
• Formerly known as: Schefflera arboricola ‘Variegata’
• Family: Araliaceae
• Plant type: Evergreen tropical shrub
• Nursery pot diameter: 22 cm
• Foliage: Glossy green leaflets with yellow or cream variegation
• Growth habit: Upright, branching, and bushy
• Light: Bright, indirect or filtered light
• Watering: Moderate
• Humidity: Moderate to high
• Soil: Fertile, loose, and well-drained potting mix
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Suitable for: Living rooms, offices, entrances, reception areas, and indoor floor displays
• Maintenance: Low to moderate

Care Tips:

• Place in bright, indirect light to maintain strong leaf variegation.
• Protect it from intense midday sunlight, particularly near hot windows in Saudi Arabia.
• Allow the upper layer of soil to dry before watering thoroughly.
• Let excess water drain completely and never leave the pot standing in water.
• Avoid allowing the soil to remain extremely dry for long periods, as this may cause leaf drop.
• Keep away from cold air-conditioning vents and sudden temperature changes.
• Maintain moderate humidity and wipe the leaves regularly to remove dust.
• Apply a diluted, balanced indoor-plant fertilizer during active growth.
• Prune leggy branches when necessary to maintain a dense, balanced shape.
• Rotate the pot occasionally to encourage even growth.

Safety Note: Variegated Schefflera contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed or swallowed. Its sap may irritate sensitive skin. Keep away from children and pets, and wear gloves when pruning.

Note: Variegation, height, leaf arrangement, and fullness naturally vary from plant to plant. The 22 cm measurement refers to the nursery pot diameter, not the plant’s total height. A decorative outer pot and supporting stake are not included unless specified.