Description
The palmately compound leaves are umbrella like in appearance.They are suited for gardens
Umbrella Tree is a large ornamental tree.Plants will reach 30 m tall. Plants are easy to grow, but need some pruning to keep them in bounds. The plants are hardy in the landscape. Brassaia actinophylla needs full sun to partial shade with a rich well drained soil mix.
Plants are fairly fast growing. It grows well in warm, humid climate in both semi shade and full sun. The tree is often grown in gardens, also sultablefor keeping indooPlant Specifications
| Common Name | Australian Umbrella Plant, Schefflera, Octopus Tree, Queensland Umbrella Tree, Brassaia |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 8 to 12 meters |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Bloom Time | January, February, March, April, May |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Feed plants on a regular basis before and throughout the blooming cycle (avoid chemical fertilizers and pesticides if you, re harvesting for the kitchen).Once a month between April and July, apply a balanced granular fertilizer (5-10-5 or 5-10-10). Allow,to 1 cup for each bush, and sprinkle it around the drip line, not against the stem.
Brassia actinophylla variegated care
Enrich the soil with leaf mold or well-rotted organic matter to encourage good drainage. Dig a hole 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulbs are high and set the bulb in the hole pointy side up. Fill the hole with soil and tamp gently. Space bulbs at a distance equal to 3 times the bulb, s diameter. For a good effect, plant plants in groups of 3 to 5 bulbs.
| Sunlight | Sun growing, Semi shade, Shade growing |
| Watering | Normal, Can tolerate less, Can tolerate more |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 75F |
| Fertilizer | apply to organic fertilizer |
| Harvest Season | January, February, March, April, May |
Brassia actinophylla variegated special feature
Low-maintenance potted plant.
Brassia actinophylla variegated uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose