Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araliaceae
Heptapleurum (Schefflera) actinophyllum 'Amate'
Umbrella Tree
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- Humidity, When humidity matters and what actually helps.
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Care at a glance
Heptapleurum (Schefflera) actinophyllum 'Amate'
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright woody shrub or tree.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 300 cm • Max. spread: 150 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural Heptapleurum cultivar
Outdoor growing
Outside from 18 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Homalomena rubescens ‘Maggy’
Homalomena rubescens ‘Maggy’ is a broad-leaved aroid with glossy green leaves on reddish leaf stalks, also called petioles. New leaves rise from the centre and build a compact upright clump.
This plant reacts quickly when the roots stay cold, dry out completely or sit in dense wet substrate. Warmth, lightly moist roots and an airy mix keep the petioles firmer and reduce sticking or tearing on new leaves.
Glossy leaves and red petioles from a compact base
- Family: Araceae.
- Growth: Clumping and self-supporting.
- Leaves: Broad, heart-shaped to oval, glossy green.
- Petioles: Red to reddish tones.
- Leaf texture: Thick leaves that show watering stress quickly.
- Flowers: Mature plants may produce a spathe and spadix.
Warm forest growth indoors
Homalomena rubescens is native from the eastern Himalayan region into Myanmar, where it grows in warm, humid forest conditions. Indoors, it widens gradually from the base and needs steady warmth around the roots.
Warmth, airy substrate and steady watering
- Light: Bright, indirect light. Strong sun can mark or scorch the leaves.
- Watering: Water when the upper part of the substrate starts to dry. Keep the root zone lightly moist.
- Substrate: Use an airy aroid mix with bark, fibre and mineral pieces such as perlite or pumice.
- Temperature: Keep around 18–28 °C, with warm roots and no cold drafts.
- Humidity: Moderate to higher humidity helps new leaves open with fewer stuck or torn sections.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth. Rinse the substrate occasionally to clear fertiliser build-up.
- Repotting: Move up gradually once the roots fill the pot.
- Grooming: Wipe the glossy leaves and inspect the petiole bases while cleaning.
Soft petioles, brown edges and stuck leaves
- Yellowing lower leaves: Older leaves yellow naturally, but several at once can mean excess moisture around the roots.
- Soft petioles or collapsing leaves: Saturated substrate and stressed roots are likely.
- Brown edges: Dry air, irregular watering or fertiliser salt build-up may be involved.
- Curling leaves: The root zone dried too far or humidity dropped.
- New leaves sticking or tearing: Low humidity or unstable moisture around the plant.
- Pests: Spider mites, thrips, mealybugs and scale can settle around leaves and petiole bases.
Cleaning and shaping the clump
Remove fully yellowed or damaged leaves close to the base. Dust the glossy leaves gently and inspect the petiole bases at the same time, as pests can stay hidden there.
Aroid irritation and handling
As an aroid, Homalomena rubescens ‘Maggy’ contains calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and throat if eaten. Fresh sap can irritate sensitive skin. Keep it away from pets and children, and wash hands after cutting or repotting.
Red tones in rubescens
The species name rubescens means becoming reddish, matching the red tones in the petioles. ‘Maggy’ is the cultivar name.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
Heptapleurum (Schefflera) actinophyllum 'Amate'
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Heptapleurum (Schefflera) actinophyllum 'Amate'
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