Schefflera actinophylla
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Australian cabbagetree
- Plant type
- Tree
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Partial sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Tropical rainforests
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Schefflera actinophylla is
The Australian cabbagetree is an upright tree that reaches toward the ceiling. Its leaves grow in clusters that look like spokes on a wheel. You will find it needs a consistent watering schedule and a warm corner to keep its deep green foliage steady.
Living with this plant means watching it stretch upward. It prefers partial light and steady, moderate humidity. You can start a new one by taking a cutting from an established branch.
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The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation to the skin and mouth.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Schefflera actinophylla
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- pre-colonial
Rainforest roots
The plant grew as a canopy tree in tropical rainforests. It reached toward the sun through the dense layers of the forest.
- mid-1900s
Entering the home
It became a common sight in interior spaces during the middle of the twentieth century. People kept it as a specimen for offices and large living rooms.
- present day
Modern cultivation
You now find it in homes across many climates. Growers use cuttings to share the plant with others.
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Start a collectionFrequently asked about Schefflera actinophylla
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Schefflera actinophylla?
Schefflera actinophylla is a species in the Schefflera genus. Commonly known as Australian cabbagetree, a tree, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Tropical rainforests.
How do you care for Schefflera actinophylla?
Reference care guidance for Schefflera actinophylla: partial sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Schefflera actinophylla?
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What else is Schefflera actinophylla called?
Schefflera actinophylla is also known as Schefflera actinophylla.
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