Schefflera, also known as the umbrella plant, is a popular houseplant admired for its glossy leaves and elegant upright growth. It is easy to care for and adapts well to indoor environments with stable light and watering routines. Providing bright indirect light and well-draining soil helps the plant stay healthy and vibrant. With occasional pruning and proper watering, Schefflera can grow into a striking indoor tree. This guide covers everything you need to know to care for Schefflera successfully at home.
Happy New Year!!! Let welcome 2019 with our January box featuring: Graptoveria Debbie, Gasteria Little Warty, Graptoveria Moonglow and Echeveria Blue Fairy. Here's our detailed care guide for them.
1. Graptoveria Debbie
Graptoveria ‘Debbie’ is an Echeveria hybrid with beautiful rosettes of fleshy gray-purple leaves. The tips of these leaves can turn into a vibrant pink color when stressed. Graptoveria ‘Debbie’ offsets readily to for a dense clump. It produces tiny orange flowers in the spring. This plant is perfect to grow in planters outdoors in frost-free areas. it is a tender soft succulent and needs to be protected from frost during the coldest months of winter.
Sun exposure: Full sun.
Soil: Gritty, Porous and Well-Drained.
Water: Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch, then let drain completely. Avoid letting water sit for too long in the soil to prevent rot and fungal diseases. Reduce watering to a minimum in the winter.
Fertilizer: Feed once with a weak fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season (Spring or Summer).
Propagation: You can propagate Graptoveria ‘Debbie' by seeds, leaf cuttings or offsets.
Hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9a: Minimum 20° F (-6.7° C)
