How to care for Schefflera Amate

A striking plant with a beautiful leaf structure, the Schefflera Amate is loved for its bright, glossy green leaves that bring a touch of the tropics to any space. Potted in a high-quality self-watering pot with a soft matte finish, this elegant plant can grow over 2.5 metres tall indoors and up to 20 metres in its natural habitat – the rainforest canopies of Australia and New Guinea!

With easyplant’s self-watering system, caring for your Schefflera Amate is effortless. Simply check the easyplant reservoir once a month and top it up when it’s empty! Using a self-watering system will make it much easier to keep your Schefflera Amate well-watered.

Schefflera Amate grows best in a space with bright, direct light where sunlight streams inside. It can also adapt to areas with bright, indirect light, where the sunlight is diffused. Avoid placing it in low-light areas or places without natural light.

If you’re looking for a beautiful and easy-to-care-for plant, the Schefflera Amate is an excellent option. Simple to nurture and requiring only a moderate amount of light, it’s easy to help your plant thrive. This beauty likes to dry out quite a bit between waterings, so be sure to let the soil almost completely dry before watering again. For even growth, occasionally dust the leaves and rotate the pot by a quarter turn once a month. To maintain its shape and height, you may want to prune the new growth tips with a sharp, sterilised blade.

The Schefflera Amate is a fast-growing tropical beauty that only needs moderate light to thrive. It will grow into a stunning lush tree that can reach over 2.5 metres indoors under the right conditions. In its native habitat – the rainforest canopies of Australia and New Guinea – it can grow up to 20 metres tall! Schefflera Amate plants are known for their vigorous growth, adding up to 1 metre of height each year. To reach maximum size, though, it needs optimal growing conditions, including the right nutrients from water and fertiliser. On average, a fully mature plant can take 5-10 years to reach its full potential, adding around 20 cm per year.

Your Schefflera Amate will thrive in temperatures between 15-27°C, which is typical for most homes. To create an optimal environment, the humidity should be 75% or higher. To keep the air at the right moisture level, try grouping your Schefflera Amate with other plants, using a pebble tray with water, or investing in a humidifier. These methods can significantly benefit the health and growth of your Schefflera Amate.

While absolutely beautiful, the Schefflera Amate contains insoluble calcium oxalates that can be toxic and harmful if ingested. The plant can cause skin irritation, oral irritation, swelling, and difficulty swallowing. Be sure to keep it out of reach of curious children and pets. If your pet ingests any part of the plant, it may cause vomiting, kidney damage, tremors, or respiratory issues in some cases. The calcium oxalates can irritate your pet’s mouth and gastrointestinal tract, potentially leading to swelling of the airway, which makes breathing difficult. If you suspect your pet has ingested any part of the Schefflera Amate, immediately rinse their mouth and affected areas with clean water to prevent further complications.

The Schefflera Amate is generally easy to care for. With proper watering and the right temperature and light, you should encounter few problems. However, if the leaves begin to brown or dry out, try moving the plant to a location with more indirect light. If you notice spots or dry stems, it could be a sign of pests, so regularly wipe off the leaves to remove any dust or pests. Yellowing lower leaves may indicate overwatering, and brown tips on the leaves, particularly younger ones, is another common symptom. Signs of root rot from overwatering include yellow leaves, a rotten smell, and black, mushy roots. If you have overwatered your plant, allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again and reduce the frequency of watering. Make sure the plant is placed in a location with sufficient light, as this can also affect its water consumption rate.