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Umbrella Plant | Schefflera arboricola
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Umbrella Plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera arboricola), is a popular houseplant grown for its glossy hand-shaped leaf clusters and upright growth habit. Tough, adaptable, and easy to care for, it works well as both a tabletop plant and a larger indoor statement plant.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Bright Light
WATER
Moderate watering. Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering slightly during winter.
SOIL
Free-draining houseplant compost with added perlite or bark for improved airflow and drainage.
REPOT
Repot every 1â2 years in spring if rootbound. Move up one pot size only.
HUMIDITY
Medium
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
Rotate regularly to encourage even growth and stop the plant leaning toward the light.
COMMON MISTAKE
Most people damage this plant through overwatering or placing it in very dark corners.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 6â8 weeks if you want: âą Repotting advice âą A health check âą Help shaping or pruning growth
PLANT FACT
Schefflera leaves grow in circular clusters that resemble the spokes of an umbrella, which is where the common name comes from.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Taiwan and Southern China