Schefflera Variegated《斑叶鸭脚树》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Schefflera Variegated:

• Bold variegated foliage with tropical vibes

• Easy to care for and fast-growing

• Excellent for brightening indoor corners or patios

• Air-purifying and visually uplifting

🌿 Schefflera Variegated – Care Guide

Schefflera arboricola ‘Variegata’, also known as the Variegated Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an eye-catching tropical plant with green and creamy-yellow marbled leaves arranged in a radiating umbrella-like pattern. Its attractive foliage, easy care, and tolerance of a wide range of conditions make it a popular indoor or patio plant.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Needs brighter conditions than all-green types to maintain variegation

• Tolerates some morning sun but protect from harsh midday rays

• In low light, variegation may fade and plant may become leggy

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 3–5 cm (1–2 inches) of soil feels dry

• Keep soil moist but not soggy

• Avoid letting plant sit in standing water

• Reduce watering frequency in cooler months

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use a well-draining potting mix

• A standard houseplant or tropical mix with perlite or sand is ideal

• Repot every 2–3 years or when roots fill the pot

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 18–27°C (65–80°F)

• Avoid exposure to cold drafts or temperatures below 12°C (54°F)

• Prefers moderate humidity, but tolerates normal indoor levels

• Mist occasionally during dry seasons

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer

• Use a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength

• No need to fertilize in fall and winter

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune to control shape, encourage bushiness, or remove leggy stems

• Pinch back new growth to keep compact

• Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust and brighten color

✅ Ideal For

• Bright indoor spaces, patios, balconies, or shaded garden corners

• Adds visual interest with its tropical, colorful leaves

• Works well as a feature plant in pots or grouped with other tropicals

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Mildly toxic to pets if ingested

  • May cause irritation, vomiting, or drooling

• Best placed out of reach of pets and small children

Add a splash of sunshine and structure with Schefflera Variegated—a plant that brings both color and calm into your space.