As a houseplant, it is not only well-known, but also widespread. Her undemanding temperament, her robustness and of course her lush green appearance are a decisive part of why she came from the tropics to our living rooms. But does it bloom?

The schefflera rarely blooms as a houseplant

Prerequisites for an incipient flowering

In order to be able to flower, the radiant macaw needs optimal location conditions and an owner with a 'green thumb'. She should feel like she's in her native Taiwan… Admittedly, that's difficult to achieve. Therefore, it is only in rare cases that this plant blooms. As a rule, it is also only the older specimens who 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 draft
  • sufficient nutrients
  • permanently moderately moist substrate

Does the schefflera die after flowering?

Blossoms rob you of your strength - no matter which plant it is. The same goes for the Schefflera. Therefore, it sometimes happens that the plant loses numerous leaves after flowering, only grows poorly or even dies.

Worried 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 him. This is what the blossomed flowers look like:

  • rather inconspicuous
  • hermaphrodite
  • radial symmetric
  • white anthers and green stamens
  • five to eleven petals
  • racemose, elongated inflorescence

tips

Some people have been waiting for flowers for decades. No flowers appearing, however, is no cause for gloom. Buds are unassuming and even shed a sticky film.

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Indoor plants