Schefflera Variegated

Variegated Schefflera 🌿 has glossy umbrella-shaped leaves splashed with creamy yellow and green, giving it a bright, polished look that works well in homes and offices. It does best in bright indirect light indoors, where the variegation stays strongest and it can add easy height to corners, plant stands, or desks without much fuss. This is a generally easy plant that handles average indoor conditions well, though it does not love soggy soil or very dim spots. Pro tip: if the color starts fading or growth gets thin, move it closer to brighter light before changing anything else 💡.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Schefflera arboricola ‘Variegata’
🏷️ Common Names: Variegated Schefflera, Variegated Umbrella Plant, Dwarf Umbrella Tree
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate; water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright, branching foliage plant
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
⚠️ Toxicity: Toxic if chewed or ingested by pets or people
🌎 Native Region: Cultivar of a species native to Taiwan and Hainan

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