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Dwarf Umbrella Tree

4.6 out of 5 (222 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Schefflera arboricola

Genus

Schefflera

Family

Araliaceae

Order

Apiales

What other plant parents say

Survivor 128

Fast grower 121

Large, lush leaves 70

Easy to propagate 29

Pet friendly 24

Browns easily 17

Pest magnet 10

Blooms easily 7

@Sarahsalith

04/18/2021

*These plants are in low-light areas (bookshelves) in a west-facing living room with massive windows. I water them when the soil is really dry or when Greg reminds me. I rotate them and switch them w…

@Arielle

Corvallis, Oregon

07/20/2021

I’ve sunburned the crap out of this plant moved it multiple locations overwatered and under watered and she still keeps growing. She’s def in need of a repotting but I’m going to wait as I have new …

@Kingcanna

Medicine Hat, Alberta

05/10/2021

In my opinion (other than a Zizi) one of the easiest plants to take care of! I get at least 2 new little leaves every week! It’s under a 2500K, low setting, Grow light. It only needs to be watered on…

@Madie_jones

Dallas, Texas

06/01/2021

I bought my umbrella tree from Walmart on a whim in the middle of summer a couple years ago and she grew FAST! She is huge and full of foliage. I’d be afraid to plant her outside because of how large…

@Evie

07/02/2021

I love my Dwarf Umbrella Tree it’s super easy and doesn’t require much. I water and occasionally feed. That’s about all. It doesn’t seem to require special treatment and hasn’t needed to be repotted …

@Oneplantgal

Hilliard, Florida

08/01/2021

This plant has stayed with me through it all and i am so happy that it’s still progressing in health even though it’s gone through a long time of inadequate care. Easy to manage, only needs water abo…

@Phillipjohn…

San Marcos, Texas

09/07/2021

I got this lovely dwarf tree as a plant for my dorm room. It has been incredible as a mood lifter in my space. It just feels good to be able to sustain life other than your own and this is a great pl…

@Plantmawma

Minneapolis, Minnesota

09/02/2021

Slow grower and very difficult to propagate! It’s cute to look at but the leaves on mine do have some damage and I’m not sure what from. It’s just an ok plant for me because it’s slow and looks a bit…

@Apb0168

Hamilton, Ontario

06/05/2021

This is from a tropical floral arrangement from about 5 years ago. It took root and never stopped growing. All the other plants died but this one flourished. I have reported about 4 times. It’s h…

@Jokafaen

Tjukkebygdi, Vestland

07/30/2021

Its soo beautiful and so easy to take care of. It needs to be moist at all times. Do not drown, do not dry it for too long, do NOT give it too much light, but remember she needs light.. :) live this…

How to care for Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Water

How often to water your Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Dwarf Umbrella Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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