- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Makes A Beautiful Indoor Plant and native to tropical rainforests, the Mallet Flower Tree is a fast grower to 25 feet or more, is shorter in stature, and more spreading than the common Schefflera.
- Perfect for a windbreak or along the fence line.
- Summer brings unusual, small mallet-shaped flowers on the trunk, without all the bees and messy cleanup like the common Schefflera.
- Leaves grow in groups of five to seven at the end of a long stem, giving the appearance of a floppy umbrella.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- Rich and moderately moist.
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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- It performs best when a balanced (20-20-20) liquid fertilizer is applied monthly during growth.
- Another option is to adjust to half-strength fertilizer and apply when watering every 2-3 weeks.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- It prefers medium-light, meaning they should be kept in bright light, but the light should not be direct.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- Water moderately during growth and keep only moist to the touch in winter.
- During the growing season, allow the soil to dry between watering.
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