Hawaiian Elf Schefflera

Schefflera Arboricola

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Overview

The Hawaiian Elf Schefflera, a compact variety of Schefflera arboricola, features luscious, glossy, dark green leaves measuring 2-4 inches long. This dwarf plant reaches a mature height of 2-3 feet with a similar spread. Tolerant of a range of lighting conditions, it thrives best in bright, indirect light. Hardy in USDA zones 10-11, it's perfect for small-scale tropical themes in containers or as an understory accent.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 10–11Climate Subtropical

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — a compact variety of Schefflera arboricola

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — dark green leaves measuring 2-4 inches long

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — This dwarf plant reaches a mature height of 2-3 feet with a similar spread

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — Tolerant of a range of lighting conditions, it thrives best in bright, indirect light

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — it's perfect for small-scale tropical themes in containers or as an understory accent

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Araliaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — a compact variety of Schefflera arboricola

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — dark green leaves measuring 2-4 inches long

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — This dwarf plant reaches a mature height of 2-3 feet with a similar spread

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — Tolerant of a range of lighting conditions, it thrives best in bright, indirect light

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — it's perfect for small-scale tropical themes in containers or as an understory accent

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