Identification: Plant name and care

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  1. Sara's Garden

    Sara's Garden New Member

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    Hi all,
    I'd appreciate your help identifying this plant and the care it requires.
    Thanks!
     

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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like a variegated cultivar of Schefflera arboricola, Umbrella Tree.
     
  3. Sara's Garden

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    Thank you, that's actually what I thought. the difference is the piebald leaves are more delicate - thinner, smaller, with a rounded tip.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    A query for variegated schefflera will get you some that look like yours.
     
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    Thank you! The feeds that come up are exactly that!
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Might be Schefflera arboricola 'Janine'.
     
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    Janine! Perfect! Now I know what to call my new plant! Thank you!
     

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