schefflera arboricol 3" Pot Schefflera Arboricola Green

schefflera arboricol 3" Pot Schefflera Arboricola Green*Plant pictured is a representation of what you will receive.* Common Name: Dwarf Umbrella Tree Scientific Name: Schefflera arboricola Heptapleurum arboricola Care Recommendations By The Dude Best for These Animals: Small reptiles and amphibians from tropical and temperate climate zones. Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma Soil Depth: Moderate to deep. Lighting: All light levels; does best in bright, indirect light. Humidity &

*Plant pictured is a representation of what you will receive.*

Common Name: Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Scientific Name: Schefflera arboricola / Heptapleurum arboricola

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Small reptiles and amphibians from tropical and temperate climate zones.

Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma

Soil Depth: Moderate to deep.

Lighting: All light levels; does best in bright, indirect light.

Humidity & Misting: 40%-100%; higher humidity levels suggested for optimal growth, but can tolerate 20%-40% under certain cumstances

Mature Plant Size & Root System: Schefflera are very hardy, durable tropical shrubs that can get very large if not pruned to maintain desired shape. With age, it can develop a woody trunk.  They have wide, shallow fibrous root systems with thick roots forming for anchorage with age.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Somewhat drought tolerant. Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown.  Best used as a back or wall planting, with corner placement recommended.

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Scheffleras contain sharp calcium oxalate crystals known as raphides. Ingestion is not recommended and may cause oral irritation, however, animals do not typically ingest them.

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 3" potted schefflera plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.