Schefflera actinophylla 'Amate' (Umbrella Tree)
$20.00
A bold tropical foliage plant with large, glossy, umbrella-like leaf clusters. ‘Amate’ is a superior selection known for its dense growth habit, deep green foliage and excellent performance as an indoor feature plant or in sheltered outdoor tropical gardens.
Light requirement: Bright indirect light to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Allow top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil: Well-drained premium potting mix rich in organic matter
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 2–4m indoors, up to 6–10m in ideal outdoor conditions
Mature Width: 1.5–3m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Low
Wind Tolerant: Moderate in sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Deep glossy green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Large compound leaves, leaflets typically 10–25cm long
A bold tropical foliage plant with large, glossy, umbrella-like leaf clusters. ‘Amate’ is a superior selection known for its dense growth habit, deep green foliage and excellent performance as an indoor feature plant or in sheltered outdoor tropical gardens.
Light requirement: Bright indirect light to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Allow top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil: Well-drained premium potting mix rich in organic matter
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 2–4m indoors, up to 6–10m in ideal outdoor conditions
Mature Width: 1.5–3m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Low
Wind Tolerant: Moderate in sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Deep glossy green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Large compound leaves, leaflets typically 10–25cm long
