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Heptapleurum calyptratum

Heptapleurum calyptratum

Product number: 644530
Origin: Northeast India, Indochina and Southern China
Latin: Heptapleurum calyptratum

An impressive houseplant for lovers of lush tropical greenery! This exclusive specimen among the umbrella plants immediately steals the show with its giant, palmately compound leaves that shine deep green and hang like elegant parasols from the sturdy stems.

Unlike many other tropical eye-catchers, this hardy plant is surprisingly forgiving. It accepts a spot in partial shade or a slightly darker corner noticeably better than its Schefflera family members. Give it humus-rich, well-draining soil and keep the root ball constantly lightly moist. In winter, it requires a little less water and a minimum temperature of 10°C.

A magnificent structural plant that only gains character over the years!

Names:

Latin: Heptapleurum calyptratum
Dutch: Pückler's Umbrella Tree
Also known as: Synonyms: Tupidanthus calyptratus and Schefflera pueckleri
English: Mallet Flower or Umbrella Tree

Sowing method: All year round, indoors in a seed tray filled with a light mixture of cocopeat and sand. To activate germination, pre-soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours beforehand. Germinates easily at a constant, tropical temperature of 25-30°C. Keep the soil consistently moist, cover the tray with a transparent lid or plastic wrap to maintain high humidity, and place it in a bright spot away from direct sunlight. As soon as the first set of true leaves has formed, it can be carefully aired out.

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