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Octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla

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Irrigation Octopus treeTenere asciutto
Let's remember to empty the plant saucers after watering, to avoid that stagnant water could damage the roots. Watering takes place only when the soil has been dry for days, usually every 1-2 weeks can be enough; if the climate is particularly hot we can slightly intensify the irrigations, using 2-3 glasses of water .

Care Octopus tree
These plants have a sapling deportment, with a short stem with a small roundish crown. The Octopus tree Is medium in size; in winter it assumes a green colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round. The Octopus tree develops in an erect manner and, as the years go by, becomes a tree.

Temperatures Octopus treeSole pieno
Plant which needs at least a few hours a day of sunlight. Let's position the plants where they can enjoy a good source of light,yet avoiding direct sunshine, which could cause antiaesthetic burnings on the foliage.These plants don't like cold temperatures, therefore in the spring it is best to place them outside only when temperatures are above 15°C.

Irrigation Octopus treeTenere asciutto
Watering takes place only when the soil has been dry for days, usually every 1-2 weeks can be enough; if the climate is particularly hot we can slightly intensify the irrigations, using 2-3 glasses of water . Let's remember to empty the plant saucers after watering, to avoid that stagnant water could damage the roots.

Adversity Octopus tree
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Substrate Octopus tree
Let’s grow these apartment plants in a very well drained soil.

Climate
peat
sand
Soil
Pumice
Bark
S. Organic
alpine
5
0
2
0
2
1
continental
4
0
2
0
2
1
mediterranean
3
0
2
0
2
1

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Cultivate - Octopus tree

When wanted we can grow these plants in a vase. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

This page concerns the weather continental it is possible to choose another climate area continental mediterranean

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