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Umbrella Tree (Schefflera)
الشفليرا · Heptapleurum arboricola
An indoor and outdoor plant with hand-shaped leaves like small umbrellas.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | الشفليرا |
|---|---|
| English name | Umbrella Tree (Schefflera) |
| Scientific name | Heptapleurum arboricola |
| Family | Ivy family (Araliaceae) |
| Plant type | Indoor plant |
| Height | 1 to 3 m |
| Water use | Medium |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
March to May
Harvest
Not harvested
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A shrub with compound leaves of 7 to 9 shiny leaflets arranged like an umbrella.
Where it grows
Kept inside homes and offices in all regions.
Soil
A light, well-drained potting mix.
Water and irrigation
Moderate watering.
Climate and light
Likes bright indirect light.
Propagation
From cuttings.
Benefits and uses
- Easy care
- Good indoors and outdoors
Drawbacks
- Poisonous if eaten
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources:
- Plants of the World Online (POWO) - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Heptapleurum arboricola
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Heptapleurum arboricola
- Wikipedia: Heptapleurum arboricola
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) - Plant finder
- ASPCA - Toxic and non-toxic plants list
- Photo source: Wikimedia Commons (free license)