{"product_id":"schefflera-dwarf-ruffled-75mm-pot","title":"Schefflera 'Dwarf Ruffled' 75mm Pot","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background: white;\"\u003eWelcome to Plant\u0026amp;Leaf and our range of family grown plants. The first photo serves as a representative display, showcasing the beauty of a mature plant. The second photo provides a sample of a single plant from the current batch available.\u003c\/span\u003e Please note the Pot size displayed on the heading of each product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background: white;\"\u003eAll of our plants are grown outdoors in nature and are exposed to the natural elements. Sometimes this means a leaf could have been chewed here and there or have a blemish or two – but we do our best to send the best plants we can on every order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Schefflera\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSchefflera arboricola\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Umbrella Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a hardy, easy-care plant that makes an excellent indoor plant or outdoor tropical plant in warm climates. It can be grown as a compact shrub or trained into a small tree.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDwarf Schefflera prefers \u003cstrong\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can tolerate lower light, but growth may become slower and more open. Variegated varieties generally need brighter light to maintain their colouring. Outdoors, provide filtered light or gentle morning sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow the \u003cstrong\u003etop 2–5 cm of the potting mix to dry\u003c\/strong\u003e before watering again. Water thoroughly until excess water drains from the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvoid allowing the plant to sit in constantly wet soil, as this can lead to root problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Potting Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003erich, well-draining potting mix\u003c\/strong\u003e. A quality indoor\/tropical mix combined with perlite, pumice or bark works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlways use a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDwarf Schefflera enjoys \u003cstrong\u003ewarm conditions around 18–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and performs particularly well in warm, humid environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProtect it from cold temperatures, frost and cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Fertilising\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed during the warmer growing season with a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced liquid fertiliser every 4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reduce feeding during the cooler months when growth slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Pruning \u0026amp; Shaping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular pruning helps keep Dwarf Schefflera \u003cstrong\u003ecompact and bushy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Trim long or leggy stems just above a leaf node to encourage new branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt can also be trained into a more upright, tree-like form by removing lower branches as the plant develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐛 Pests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon pests include \u003cstrong\u003escale, mealybugs, aphids and spider mites\u003c\/strong\u003e. Regularly check the undersides of leaves and along stems, particularly on new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"plantandleaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49963410587898,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2503\/3978\/files\/9cc5b875-1e48-450f-bd08-89b580d38877.png?v=1789463195","url":"https:\/\/plantandleaf.com.au\/products\/schefflera-dwarf-ruffled-75mm-pot","provider":"plantandleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}