Can Schefflera arboricola be grown at home? Home growing tips

I believe many of you have heard of the Chinese medicine name "Qi Jia Pi" - "Qi Jia Pi" is another name for Schefflera arboricola, or more precisely, the name used for Schefflera arboricola in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also called Qi Ye Teng, Gou Jiao Ti, and so on. It is a vine-like shrub plant that can grow up to 2 m to 3 m tall, and its appearance is very similar to that of the money tree. But we all know the money tree can be placed indoors, so can Schefflera arboricola?

1. Whether it can be placed indoors

Generally, when we choose a plant to place in the home, we consider it from these two aspects: first, whether the scent it gives off is harmful to the human body; second, whether it is itself toxic. So what is the situation with Schefflera arboricola in these two respects? Let's take a closer look below.

Potted Schefflera arboricola

① Scent given off: Although there is no clear research proving that the scent it gives off is non-toxic, the conclusions reached by many experienced flower growers after years of care can prove that it does not release any harmful substances.

② The plant itself: The plant itself is not only non-toxic, but is also a highly useful Chinese medicinal plant, with good therapeutic effects on many common diseases in daily life. However, I must remind you here that if you want to use it as a Chinese medicine, you should still have the guidance of a professional.

So it can be grown at home.

Schefflera arboricola

2. A few tips for growing it at home

Although this plant is shade-tolerant, when kept at home it should still be placed in a spot with good light. At the same time, for the plant to grow better, every month it should be placed in a shady spot for a month; only then will the plant grow more luxuriantly. Except for midday in summer and autumn, it can be placed in the sunlight at other times.