Rubber Plant & Schefflera Care Sheets: Quick Reference

Concise care for two popular foliage plants:

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

• Light: Bright indirect (south/east/west window).
• Water: Thorough when near-dry; drain fully.
• Humidity: Average indoor.
• Fertilizer: Year-round, heavier in summer.
• Propagation: Stem/shoot cuttings before hardening.
• Pruning: Tree form as matures; light clips anytime.
• Repotting: Winter/early spring; infrequent.

Schefflera / Umbrella Tree (Schefflera actinophylla)

• Light: Bright indirect (south/east/west).
• Water: Thorough when near-dry; drain fully.
• Humidity: Average indoor.
• Fertilizer: Late spring–summer only.
• Propagation: Stem cuttings anytime; seeds possible.
• Grooming: Room to spread; remove yellow leaves.
• Repotting: Infrequent.

Both thrive on consistent light + watering-by-feel.