Schefflera Arboricola 5 Inch Pot
Default Nursery Pot or Upgrade to a Chic Chive Pot
Our plants come in the standard nursery pot unless you opt for one of our snazzy Chive pots. Keep in mind, each plant is a unique snowflake—size, shape, and quirks may vary. We do our best to deliver a plant that resembles the online glam shot and will thrive in your home, but perfection is a tall order.
Pick Up for Free or Get it Delivered Same-Day
For fourteen bucks, we'll deliver your new leafy friend across Toronto—cheaper than therapy, pricier than a TTC fare. Or schlep to our Queen West shop, where the air is thick with oxygen and the quiet desperation of millennials seeking purpose through plant parenthood.
For those with botanical FOMO, our same-day delivery hotline awaits (437-777-5021). Just ring up our sleep-deprived plant pushers, ready to enable your chlorophyll addiction at a moment's notice.
All Our Online Plants Are Hanging Out at Our Downtown Toronto Store Too
Yearning for a taste of horticultural enlightenment? Drag your carbon-based form to our Queen St. West sanctuary of sap and soil. Here, nestled between overpriced coffee shops and vintage stores selling someone's grandfather's suits, we dispense leafy wisdom like modern-day Druids. We're not just plant peddlers; we're chlorophyll cognoscenti, the Mensa of mulch, if you will. Come, let us dazzle you with our botanical brilliance. We're smarter than Google, if Google had roots.
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Pro Indoor Plant Care Tip
How to take care of your Schefflera
Care Level: Easy
My sister thrust a plant at me, proclaiming, "Even you can't kill this one." I eyed it suspiciously, recalling the Great Fern Fiasco of '98. But this leafy fellow had a certain je ne sais quoi, a will to live that bordered on the manic. I named it Lazarus, for obvious reasons. Weeks passed, and despite my best efforts to neglect it into oblivion, it thrived. It survived overwatering, underwatering, and that time I accidentally spritzed it with glass cleaner. Now, Lazarus and I have an understanding: it pretends I'm a competent plant parent, and I pretend not to notice its superhuman resilience.
Sun Light: Indirect
Your plant gets to play vampire - no direct sun gazing allowed, darling. But don't worry, it's not a total recluse. Early bird or night owl? Both work! For the drama queen in your plant, try a sheer curtain filter - très chic. Most homes are basically plant paparazzi-free zones anyway. Just find that sweet spot where your leafy diva can bask in the limelight without getting a sunburn. Bright, indirect light is the plant equivalent of perfect mood lighting. Your peace lily will be living its best life, sans sunglasses!
Light: Bright
Your plant's got a taste for the spotlight. A swYouranky window sill or a VIP stool next to the window? Perfect! It's like a front-row seat to the sun's daily show. Blinds or no blinds? Well, that depends on how much of a sun worshipper your green diva is. Just remember, darling, these leafy celebrities are real attention seekers - they'll literally grow towards the light. It's like they're trying to get closer to their adoring fans. Who knew plants could be such drama queens, right? But hey, give them their 15 minutes of fame, and they'll flourish!
Water: When fully dry
Look at your plant playing hard to get with water! It's like a hydration hermit, preferring its soil as dry as a comedian's wit. Four whole weeks without a drink? Talk about patience! But hey, who doesn't love a low-maintenance friend? Just keep an eye out for those adorably wrinkly leaves - it's your plant's cheeky way of saying "Maybe I'll consider a sip now." Remember, in this botanical game of chicken, it's always better to be fashionably late to the watering party. Cheers to your wonderfully stubborn green companion!
Humidity: Low
Well, well, well, aren't we blessed with the low-maintenance superstar of the plant world? This green gem practically scoffs at humidity - no need for fancy misting routines or swanky terrariums here! It's like the cactus of the leafy world, minus the prickly attitude. Talk about an easy plant? It's practically begging you to neglect it! So go ahead, put away that spray bottle and cancel your order for that fancy glass enclosure. This botanical wonder is here to prove that sometimes, less really is more. What a refreshingly drama-free addition to your home!
Interaction with Pets: Caution
Oh, look at you, being all responsible with your green friends! Sure, these plants might throw a little tantrum in your pet's tummy if nibbled, but let's be real - we survived the pre-internet era with pets and plants coexisting just fine. It's not like your leafy pals are plotting world domination through pet poisoning!
If your furry friend isn't typically a salad connoisseur, you're probably in the clear. Besides, have you seen what's lurking in your garden? Azaleas and English ivy are practically the bad boys of the plant world compared to your indoor darlings.
So relax, plant parent! Just keep an eye out and maybe don't serve up a Peperomia smoothie to Fluffy, okay? After all, we want your home to be a jungle, not a drama zone!
Schefflera
This green giant, affectionately dubbed the Umbrella Tree, can shoot up to a staggering 65 feet in its natural habitat. It's like the Usain Bolt of the plant world, sprinting towards the sky with a need for speed that would make any gardener's head spin.
Now, some genius looked at this towering tropical beauty and thought, "You know what? Let's bring this bad boy indoors!" And just like that, living rooms across the globe got a taste of the jungle, minus the mosquitos and questionable fungi.
But here's the million-dollar question: when it rains, should one seek shelter beneath its leafy canopy? Well, unless you've managed to cultivate a 65-foot monster in your living room (in which case, kudos and please share your secrets), you might want to stick with a regular umbrella. This green diva is more about serving looks than keeping you dry.
