Dwarf Umbrella Tree
4.6 out of 5 (30 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Taxonomy
Schefflera arboricola
Schefflera
Araliaceae
Apiales
What other plant parents say
Survivor 24
Fast grower 17
Large, lush leaves 12
Browns easily 5
Pet friendly 4
Easy to propagate 2
Blooms easily 1
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…
02/14/2021
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
03/22/2021
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
04/07/2021
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
04/02/2021
New sprouts almost every week ! If you forget to water it past the 7-9 days, it’ll still be healthy !
@Connor
Goodyear, AZ
02/17/2021
It has some issues with pests and fungi but is a beautiful plant.
@Yulia
Norristown, PA
03/12/2021
It’s a super easy plant to care for.
02/14/2021
Very emotional plant, very needy too
@Mars.is.mad
Las Vegas, NV
03/02/2021
Super easy never complains
@Court
Sunnyvale, CA
04/07/2021
This plant loves foreves
How to care for Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Water
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.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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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.
Select your city to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dwarf Umbrella Tree in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
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:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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