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Schefflera Bonsai Care

 

 

Schefflera Actinophylla, Schefflera Arboricola (Dwarf Schefflera)
Schefflera Arboricola 'Luseane'

Botanical Name: Schefflera

Family: Araliaceae

Indoor Bonsai? Will Tolerate Low Light Conditions. Great Indoor Bonsai

Zone: 9B - 11

Whats My Zone?

Background: Used often as a shrub in landscaping, this is a good choice for beginners or for indoor bonsai. The arboricola and its dwarf variety are native to Taiwan even though it is sometimes referred as Hawaiian Schefflera it is not native to Hawaii.. Schefflera actinophylla (Brassaia actinophylla) are native to Australia but are found throughout the world in zones 10 - 11, this giant leaf variety is not used for bonsai.

Features: The Schefflera arboricola 'Luseane' has the smallest leaves and is very desirable for bonsai, it is a slow grower and although now very common was once hard to find. Produces aerial roots in moist humid conditions.

Soil Requirements : Since it is tropical, most gardeners use some organic in the soil mixture. Soil should be well draining as this plant likes alot of water and a quick draining mix will promote healthy roots and help to prevent root rot.

Fertilization/ p.H: 6.0 - 7.5

Styles / Pruning / Training: The most used style for bonsai is the banyan style. Aerial roots can be produced in humid conditions. A dense, thick canopy is desired. Leaf size reduces dramatically with maintenance. The schefflera will take severe root and branch pruning and recover quickly. A small amount of die-back when trimming is expected, it is recommended not to use concave cutters. The delicate branches can be wired with caution as they are quick growing. Defoliating in early spring will improve ramification and reduce leaf size.

Light / Water requirements: When using a well draining soil you must water regularly. Scheffleras will take light to heavy watering. The Schefflera will do well in lighting from full sun to partial shade and indoors in bright light conditions.

Propagation: Easily grown from cuttings or collect large specimens in warm weather for better success.

Repotting Special Instructions: Repot when minimum night temperatures are consistently in the high 60's. It is safe to repot the Scheffleras all summer.

Insects and Diseases: Use pesticides with caution, a mild diluted soapy spray is safest. Watch for aphids. animated bug

Temperature Requirements: Protect below 40 degrees F.

Schefflera Bonsai Care is not difficult and they make great bonsai
trees indoors or out!

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