Parasol Plant. An attractive foliage plant with glossy green palmate leaves resembling a ‘parasol’. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 50cm. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Heptapleurum arboricola
An attractive foliage plant with glossy green palmate leaves resembling a ‘parasol’
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Heptapleurum |
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Species | arboricola |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Parasol Plant |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.8m |
Family | Araliaceae |
Spread | 50cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Scale, Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Seed, Stem cuttings |
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