Also known as Pate · Seven-Fingers
Patē (Schefflera digitata) is a tree native to New Zealand. It features attractive palmate leaves and can grow up to 6 meters tall in its natural habitat.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some partial shade, but avoid intense, direct sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow top inch to dry between waterings.
Well-drained, fertile
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Average room temperatures are suitable, between 16-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring to summer).
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot to prevent moisture buildup around the roots.
Prune to maintain shape and size, or to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done at any time, but heavier pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Remove suckers from the base.
Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer. Select healthy shoots, cut them below a leaf node, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Plant in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist and warm, ideally in a propagator with bottom heat.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and more mature plants every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a good quality, well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid excessive moisture retention.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Patē (Schefflera digitata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Schefflera |
| Species | Schefflera digitata |
Similar in genus Schefflera
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