Schefflera amate Alpine Junior

Common Name:
Umbrella Plant 'Alpine Junior'

Description:
Schefflera 'Alpine Junior' is a compact cultivar of the umbrella plant, renowned for its large, glossy green leaves that radiate in an umbrella-like pattern. This variety exhibits a narrow, upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for indoor spaces where room is limited. Thriving in bright, indirect light, it also tolerates lower light conditions, enhancing its versatility as a houseplant. In Melbourne's climate, 'Alpine Junior' is best suited for indoor cultivation or placement in sheltered outdoor areas during warmer months. It prefers well-draining soil and benefits from regular watering, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings. While flowering is uncommon in indoor settings, the plant's lush foliage provides year-round visual appeal.​

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2 metres

• Width: 0.5–1 metre

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Suitable for Topiary

• Suitable for Hedging (indoors or protected outdoor settings)

• Air-purifying qualities (indoors)

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Toxic to pets (cats and dogs) if ingested; may cause oral irritation, vomiting, and drooling

Companion Plants:

• Ficus elastica (Rubber Plant)

• Aspidistra elatior (Cast Iron Plant)

• Dracaena fragrans (Corn Plant)

• Aglaonema 'Silver Queen'

• Philodendron 'Xanadu'