Dwarf Umbrella Tree
4.6 out of 5 (30 experiences)


Taxonomy
Schefflera arboricola
Schefflera
Araliaceae
Apiales
What other plant parents say







*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…
I got mine as a $5 plant that the nursery wasn’t sure would keep living but he turned around quickly and has been thriving!
@Ronald
Columbus, OH
A great plant, that’s very easy to care for...just throw some water on it every 7-10 days...it grows fast and looks great.
@Court
Sunnyvale, CA
This tree was left behind from our home’s previous owner. It used to drop leaves every day for half a year. Once we
@Bahodirova
Columbus, OH
New sprouts almost every week ! If you forget to water it past the 7-9 days, it’ll still be healthy !
@Connor
Goodyear, AZ
It has some issues with pests and fungi but is a beautiful plant.
@Yulia
Norristown, PA
It’s a super easy plant to care for.
Very emotional plant, very needy too
@Mars.is.mad
Las Vegas, NV
Super easy never complains
@Court
Sunnyvale, CA
This plant loves foreves
How to care for Dwarf Umbrella Tree
How often to water your Dwarf Umbrella Tree

every 9
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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Water 0.5 cups every
9
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Finding light for Dwarf Umbrella Tree in your home

a window
Dwarf Umbrella Tree may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dwarf Umbrella Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.