Does Schefflera prefer shade or sunlight?

1. Prefer semi-shade

Strictly speaking, Schefflera is a green plant that prefers semi-shade. It does not like an environment with too strong light. If it is exposed to strong light for a long time, burn spots may appear on its leaves. In severe cases, the entire leaf will turn yellow. It also doesn't like a too dark environment, otherwise it will grow leggy and its leaves will lose their luster and become very dull.

2. Light intensity

When raising it, you should provide it with soft sunlight. It is best to place it in a relatively bright place in the house but out of direct sunlight. If you want to grow it outdoors, you need to grow it under the shade of other trees, or in a slightly shaded area, and don't let it receive too strong light.

3. Light exposure time

The amount of time it receives sunlight should be inversely proportional to the amount of light exposure. If the location has strong sunlight, then 2-3 hours of sunlight a day will be enough. If the location happens to have soft light, it should be allowed to receive 4-5 hours of light per day. If the location is dark, it should be exposed to 6-7 hours of light per day.