Schefflera - It is heat tolerant and grows even in semi-shade

Schefflera is a tropical plant that is resistant to heat, but it is also shade tolerant and can grow in room light.
Therefore, you can choose where to display it.

On the kitchen counter

Schefflera, who loves water, is fashionable and easy to water when it is around the kitchen!

Not only is it stylish, but it also has a deodorizing effect, making it the perfect interior decoration for water areas.

For table decoration

When displayed on the dining table, it creates an ethnic atmosphere.

Just having one Schefflera on the table instantly creates an adult atmosphere and makes it the perfect companion for alcoholic beverages.

Charcoal Plants can be easily moved, so it's fun to change them to suit your meal.

Stylish by the window

It is also recommended to place it near a bright window such as a bay window.

Frosted glass is especially kind to Schefflera and creates a drowsy atmosphere.

Feature

Araliaceae Schefflera genus South China/Taiwan
Tropical plant. Heat tolerant and tolerant of partial shade.
In its natural habitat, it grows in humid rainforests, making it ideal for Charcoal Plants.

Schefflera is a plant that likes water, so it looks great when placed near water, and it also makes watering more convenient.

As for lighting, you can grow it without using a light if it is near a window.

Light through curtains or near a frosted window is best, not direct sunlight.

The way the leaves are attached is very cute, so it is highly recommended as an ornamental.

For those new to Charcoal Plants, this is a great first plant.

Recommended points

Anyway, it is durable and has a beautiful tree shape, so it can be used in various situations.

It is no exaggeration to say that it can be used in a variety of ways, such as saucers, wall hangings, and aquariums.

In order to enjoy the particularly beautiful shape of the tree, it is recommended to place it at eye level, such as on the kitchen counter or by the window.

Although the Charcoal Plants themselves are difficult to grow large, Schefflera is also resistant to cutting back, so it is easy to maintain the desired tree shape for a long time.

It is the perfect plant for an introduction to Charcoal Plants, so please consider "Schefflera" as your first plant.

Point of how to raise

It is a hardy and easy-to-grow plant.

If it grows too high, remove the buds at the tips and compact them.

Lateral buds appear and grow sideways.

Remove excess roots from under the charcoal.

If you manage it so that it does not grow too large, you can enjoy it for a long time.

If the roots grow well, the charcoal may crack.

At that time, please wrap the charcoal around the black line.

Let's make it

An e-book that explains how to make Schefflera Charcoal Plants is available on Amazon Kindle.
Kindle Unlimited members can read it for free.

Please see here for details.
If you want to make other Charcoal Plants, there are also books on how to make Charcoal Plants.

In addition, "How to make Charcoal Plants - a new style of Schefflera" published on YouTube introduces how to make Charcoal Plants using Schefflera.

Daily Care for Charcoal Plants

Please spray water to leaves. It will prevent spider mites.
Remove any yellowed or withered leaves.
Put a small amount of water in the saucer.
Overwatering will prevent the roots from breathing.
Occasionally dilute the stimulant and give it.
Leaves will be fine.
Plants grow slowly.
If it gets too big, cut the stems to the desired length during the "growing season" (spring to summer).
Remove any yellowed or withered leaves.
Cut overgrown roots according to the growing condition of the plant.
Plants enter dormancy when the water temperature drops below 15°C (late autumn to winter).
Winter is a tough season for houseplants. To get over it well, keep the charcoal dry.
Give water occasionally.
If charcoal are kept in a damp state for a long time, on rare occasions insects that prefer high humidity may appear.
If insects occur, please dry the charcoal while observing the state of the plant.
Charcoal cleans by absorbing dirt such as water.
If the dirt on the charcoal is conspicuous, rinse the entire charcoal with water to clean it.
When charcoal dries, its surface becomes whitish. There is no need to worry because it is the original color of the charcoal, not mold, and the ingredients sucked up from the water.
If you are concerned about it, rub it with an old toothbrush and wash it off.
Daily observation is also important for plants.
The Charcoal Plants are shade-tolerant plants, but please let them bask in the sun occasionally in a well-ventilated area to grow them healthily.
Avoid direct sunlight in summer.
When the small charcoal in the Charcoal Plants runs low, replenish it.

let it dry occasionally

Occasionally dry the whole charcoal to give the roots plenty of oxygen.
How to give water that is slow will strengthen the roots.

Column - Can plants grow with alkaline charcoal? -

Generally, charcoal is often said to be alkaline, but it actually depends on the type of charcoal.
In fact, bincho charcoal that has been fired at high temperatures and the ash attached to black charcoal is alkaline, while black charcoal that has been fired at low temperatures is slightly acidic.
The black charcoal we use is soaked in water for 2 weeks to 1 month after it is taken out of the kiln to remove the ash, making it slightly acidic.

If you use bincho charcoal, which has no gaps, plants cannot grow roots, but black charcoal has many gaps, and the roots will spread through these gaps and eventually come out of charcoal.
We have been conducting continuous observation for over two years and have confirmed that the plants are growing healthy.

Black charcoal is porous and has good breathability and moisture retention, making watering easy.
Black charcoal also cleans water and soil and provides an ideal home for nitrifying bacteria that break down ammonia, nitric acid, etc. into substances needed by plants.

Various Charcoal Plants

There are various types of Charcoal Plants.
There is a list of photos on the top page, so please take a look at your favorite Charcoal Plants.