Parasol Plant. An attractive foliage plant with glossy green and creamy-yellow 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 ‘Variegata’
An attractive foliage plant with glossy green and creamy-yellow palmate leaves resembling a ‘parasol’
Additional information
| Generic | Heptapleurum |
|---|---|
| Species | arboricola |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Parasol Plant |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| 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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