It is not only well-known as a houseplant, but also widespread. Her undemanding nature, her robustness and of course her lush green appearance play a crucial role in why she came from the tropics to our living room. But does it ever bloom?
Does the Schefflera bloom and what do the flowers look like?
The Schefflera can bloom under optimal conditions, but this is rare. A warm environment, high light and humidity levels, avoidance of drafts, sufficient nutrients and moist substrate promote flower formation. The flowers are inconspicuous with white anthers and green stamens.
Requirements for flowering to begin
In order to bloom, the radiant aralia needs optimal location conditions and an owner with a 'green thumb'. She should feel like she is in her homeland of Taiwan. This is admittedly difficult to implement. Therefore, it is only in rare cases that this plant blooms. As a rule, it is only the older specimens that feel willing to do so.
The following aspects promote the formation of flowers:
- tropical warm climate (warm location + regular spraying with water is helpful)
- very bright location (a window seat is ideal)
- high humidity
- no drafts
- sufficient nutrients
- permanently moderately moist substrate
Does the Schefflera die after flowering?
Flowers rob you of strength - no matter what plant it is. The same goes for the Schefflera. Therefore, it sometimes happens that the plant loses numerous leaves after flowering, grows only poorly or even dies.
Are you worried that your Schefflera will die after flowering? Then it is better to cut off the inflorescences before the individual flowers open. If you still want to risk it, continue to give the plant the right amount of care and with luck it will bloom again next year
Appearance of the flowers
A shoot suddenly shoots up. Small, ball-like formations stick around it. This is what the bloomed flowers look like:
- rather inconspicuous
- hermaphrodite
- radially symmetric
- white anthers and green filaments
- five to eleven petals
- grape-shaped, elongated inflorescence
Tip
Some people wait decades for flowers. However, if no flowers appear, there is no reason to be sad. The flowers are not particularly eye-catching and even produce a sticky film.
