Schefflera Arboricola - Araliaceae Plants

🌴Why This is the Perfect Office Plant

✔Professional presence– Gorgeous umbrella-shaped foliage commands attention
✔Air-purifying powerhouse– Removes office pollutants like formaldehyde
✔Growth control– Maintains perfect 1-2m height for years
✔Unfussy nature– Thrives where other plants struggle

🌿 Growth & Form

• Height: 1-2m (ideal for corners or flanking doorways)
• Leaves: Glossy, palmately compound (6-8 leaflets per stem)
• Form: Naturally upright with woody stems (no staking needed)

🏆 Office Superpowers

• Fluorescent light champion – Grows well without windows
• Drought-tolerant – Forgets to water? No problem!
• AC-resistant – Handles dry office air with ease

💡 Light Requirements

• Thrives in: Bright indirect light to medium fluorescent lighting
• Bonus: Tolerates artificial light 24/7
• Avoid: Hot direct sun through glass

🚰 Watering Simplified

• When: Every 10-14 days (when soil feels dry)
• How: Water until it drains out bottom
• Pro Tip: Use leftover drinking water to water

🌡️ Office Climate

• Happy Range: 16-26°C (perfect for AC offices)
• Humidity: Fine with dry air (spritz monthly for shine)

✂️ Maintenance-Free

• Pruning: Optional – trim to maintain shape
• Cleaning: Dust leaves quarterly
• Feeding: Liquid fertilizer 2-3x/year