{"product_id":"schefflera-gold-capella","title":"Schefflera arboricola 'Gold Capella' (Variegated umbrella tree)","description":"\u003csection id=\"schefflera-gold-capella\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e✨ Variegated palmate foliage in green and golden yellow • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌿 Upright, bushy growth • 🏙️ 3 sizes available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchefflera arboricola 'Gold Capella'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cem\u003evariegated umbrella tree\u003c\/em\u003e, is a stunning tropical plant native to \u003cstrong\u003etropical Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its palmate leaves combine deep green and golden yellow in a highly luminous variegation - a warm, sophisticated palette that catches the light and brightens interiors with a natural, refined presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 3 sizes available - from a desk plant to a large indoor tree - it is one of the most versatile Schefflera varieties in the catalogue, among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/10-plantas-faciles-mantenimiento-citadinos\"\u003eeasy-care plants for city dwellers\u003c\/a\u003e that adapt to spaces of very different sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-schefflera\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich Schefflera variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Schefflera genus offers several silhouettes and distinctive colour palettes - here is how to place 'Gold Capella' among the catalogue's varieties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchefflera 'Gold Capella'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) - variegated palmate foliage in green and golden yellow, upright, bushy growth, 3 sizes from 75 to 130 cm. The brightest and most colourful variety in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schefflera-compacta-nora\"\u003eSchefflera 'Compacta Nora'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - bright green umbrella-like foliage, very compact and dense growth. The choice for a more compact, entirely green silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schefflera-charlotte\"\u003eSchefflera Charlotte\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - solid deep-green umbrella-like foliage, slender, balanced growth. The choice for a more upright and understated silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schefflera-gerda\"\u003eSchefflera 'Gerda'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - deeply divided palmate foliage, compact 35 cm size. The choice for a small, highly graphic and airy plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schefflera-actinophylla-amate\"\u003eSchefflera actinophylla 'Amate'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - very large, glossy solid-green leaves, XXL 100 cm size. The choice for a majestic statement plant with entirely green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchefflera 'Gold Capella' needs bright light to fully reveal its golden variegation - this is its main requirement compared with other entirely green Schefflera varieties. In partial shade, the golden yellow gradually fades to a more ordinary green, a sign of an imbalance in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003eindoor light and humidity balance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light - near an east- or north-facing window, protected from direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn partial shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Capella adapts but gradually loses its golden variegation - avoid this if the variegation is the reason for choosing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold drafts and sudden temperature changes, which can cause immediate leaf drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 25 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTurn the plant a quarter turn every week - Schefflera naturally orients its leaf clusters towards the light, and regular rotation ensures even golden variegation on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchefflera 'Gold Capella' prefers slightly moist soil that never remains waterlogged - excess water dulls the golden variegation and causes the leaves to turn yellow. Slightly underwatering is always preferable to watering too frequently, as with all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003eSchefflera and tropical houseplants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring and summer - water when the surface of the soil feels dry to the touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e extend the interval to every two weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential - never leave standing water in the decorative pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mist the foliage to maintain a tropical atmosphere and preserve the brilliance of the golden variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted fertiliser for green plants every 2 months in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth once a month - dust dulls the golden brilliance of the variegation and reduces photosynthesis, which is particularly important for maintaining intense colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden variegation of Schefflera 'Gold Capella' makes it a naturally bright accent plant in any tropical arrangement - its warm reflections pair perfectly with dark green foliage that brings out the golden contrast, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/combinar-plantas-ambiente-tropical\"\u003etropical arrangements with contrasting colours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a highly sophisticated variegated contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair Gold Capella with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-elastica-tineke\"\u003eFicus elastica 'Tineke'\u003c\/a\u003e - the Schefflera's warm green and golden variegation contrasts with Tineke's cool green, white and pink variegation for a very elegant pairing of variegated plants in the same luminous palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bright tropical pairing,\u003c\/strong\u003e combine it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aglaonema-keylime\"\u003eAglaonema Keylime\u003c\/a\u003e - both plants share light green and bright yellow tones but have very different textures: Schefflera's palmate foliage and Aglaonema's large lance-shaped leaves create two highly complementary volumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a highly architectural large-format tropical arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e place Gold Capella (130 cm size) in front of a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai\"\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/a\u003e - Schefflera's golden palmate leaves in the foreground and Strelitzia's upright dark green leaves in the background create a highly dramatic contrast of colours and heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a natural terracotta or matte golden-brown ceramic decorative pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e the warm ceramic tones naturally echo the golden reflections of the variegation - choose a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/macetas-ceramica\"\u003ematte ceramic decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e in warm shades for an arrangement entirely in a bright, welcoming palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"conseils-verdeia\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace it in its permanent location as soon as you receive it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schefflera 'Gold Capella' is highly sensitive to changes in its environment - every move or draft can cause significant leaf drop, as highlighted in these \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/10-errores-comunes-con-las-plantas-de-interior-y-como-evitarlas\"\u003ecommon mistakes with houseplants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightly prune the stems in spring above a node:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Capella tends to stretch towards the light - light pruning encourages lateral shoots and maintains a much more decorative, dense, bushy silhouette, with golden variegation visible from every side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every 2 years in spring in a light, well-draining soil mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Capella is a moderately to fast-growing plant that gradually develops its root system - the steps for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003erepotting houseplants\u003c\/a\u003e fully apply here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSchefflera arboricola\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gold Capella'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated umbrella tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🏙️ 3 sizes available - H75 cm | Pot Ø19 cm, H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm, H130 cm | Pot Ø32 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, allow the surface to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 – 25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Bright \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The shades of green and gold naturally vary according to the light and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H75 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","offer_id":56269054411017,"sku":"20649","price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/schefflera-gold-capella-arbre-ombrelle-panache-verdeia-3916391.jpg?v=1775190458","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/gold-capella-umbrella-tree","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}