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1 Brown Packet of 20 Schefflera Arboricola 'Dwarf Umbrella' Seeds(care guide included)
Schefflera Arboricola
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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level |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
30-60 days |
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depth |
1/4” - 1" |
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spacing |
1-3 seeds per 3" nursery pot or soil pod |
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recommended planter |
soil pod or 3" nursery pot |
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time to maturity |
6 months - 1 year |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
75F - 85F |
About the Plants:
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description |
bushy tree with umbrella-shaped leaves |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
2'-5' tall |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix pH 6.0-6.5 |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests & diseases |
root rot, scale, spider mites, thrips |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info: Store these seeds in a cool, dry place if not planting right away. It is recommend to plant them right away, the longer they are stored, the lower the germination rates will be.
Schefflera seeds are some of the most difficult houseplant seeds to germinate, so you'll want to either
1. soak the seeds for ~24 hours and then plant in a very humid greenhouse ideally with a heat mat and grow light
2. (our favorite method) start off the seeds with the paper towel method, keeping the paper towel consistently moist and warm. Once the seeds germinate, plant them gently in some potting mix with a dome and once the seedlings acclimate, remove the dome and keep them brightly lit(no direct sun)
For the 2022 growing season.