Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux




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Yellow splashes across leathery green leaflets give Heptapleurum (Schefflera) arboricola 'Gerda' a bright, irregular pattern across each palm-shaped cluster. The leaflets have a firm texture and sit on upright branching stems, so the plant develops into a dense dwarf umbrella tree in a container. New shoots can be trimmed to keep the outline fuller as it grows, while the mostly green base gives the yellow pattern clear contrast. Schefflera foliage is considered toxic when ingested, so placement should account for pets and small children. A mix that sheds excess water keeps the root zone in better condition between watering.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
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: 100 cm • Max. spread: 50 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Hainan & Taiwan; wet tropical forest
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
18°C
Bring under cover below
15°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot
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