Dwarf Umbrella Tree
4.6 out of 5 (275 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
About Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Dwarf Umbrella Tree is a super popular houseplant đż that is isnât challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight â and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor and a fast grower with a whopping 9379 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!đ
Dwarf Umbrella Tree likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
â ïž Dwarf Umbrella Tree is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Heptapleurum arboricola
Heptapleurum
Araliaceae
Apiales
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 doesnât 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
Finding light for Dwarf Umbrella Tree in your home
a window
Dwarf Umbrella Tree may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dwarf Umbrella Tree in your home đĄ.
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 itâs 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 yearâwhichever comes first.
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What's wrong with my Dwarf Umbrella Tree? #help #schefflera #umbrellatree Hi guys! In two days a lot of leaves turned brown and have fallen down. They are not dry. I water the plant once, sometimes twice a week (with Rhizotonic sometimes). What's wrong with my plant? âčïž Can I save it somehow?
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It has strange nodules instead of leaves on one part. Is this normal? #DwarfUmbrellaTree
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Wondering how y'all prune your dwarf umbrella trees? đ€ #DwarfUmbrellaTree
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Black leaf end #DwarfUmbrellaTree What happened many leaves end become black and then fall down? Water once about ten days and no direct sunlight.
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What kind of Fertilizer do you use? #DwarfUmbrellaTree
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Been have trouble with this dwarf umbrella tree. Doesnât seem to be doing well despite following the watering schedule. Any ideas?
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What are all these spots Iâm starting to see? #DwarfUmbrellaTree
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Mushrooms in my schefflera? Hey guys! There are these little yellow sprout looking things in my dwarf umbrella plant. Does anyone know how to get rid of them? Thanks!
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Is this sap? Or scale?
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Not sure why my Dwarf Umbrella Tree has a few yellow leaves? These appeared over the last two days. I havenât repotted this since I received as a gift. Any ideas plant fam?
Dwarf Umbrella Tree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
đŠ Water Needs
Dwarf Umbrella Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
âïž Sunlight Needs
Dwarf Umbrella Tree may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves đ without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
đ¶ đ đ¶ Toxicity
Dwarf Umbrella Tree is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
đš Humidity
Dwarf Umbrella Tree doesnât require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
đȘŽ Soil
Dwarf Umbrella Tree does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
đ© Fertilizer
Dwarf Umbrella Tree should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
đž Flowers
Yes, you may see your Dwarf Umbrella Tree bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
âŹïž âŹïž Growth Pattern
Dwarf Umbrella Tree grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
đŠïž Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dwarf Umbrella Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. Find your local hardiness zone here.
đ± Propagation
The seeds of Dwarf Umbrella Tree can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
đ Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves arenât always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantâs life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itâs likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Dwarf Umbrella Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.
Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
đ§ Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
- Common Bugs Affecting Dwarf Umbrella Tree →
- Drooping Dwarf Umbrella Tree Leaves →
- Dwarf Umbrella Tree Dropping Leaves →
- Black Spots on Dwarf Umbrella Tree →
- Black Spots on Dwarf Umbrella Tree →
- Dwarf Umbrella Tree Leaves Falling Over →
- Dwarf Umbrella Tree Leaves Curling →
- Dwarf Umbrella Tree Yellow Leaves →
- Dwarf Umbrella Tree Root Rot →
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 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 159
Fast grower 146
Large, lush leaves 84
Easy to propagate 40
Browns easily 21
Pest magnet 16
Blooms easily 15
01/26/2022
So cute!
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
01/17/2022
Super cute and easy to take care of
Survivor
Fast grower
01/13/2022
They can be dramatic and drop leaves but they are sturdy.
Survivor
01/09/2022
Has grown pretty quickly in the 2 years Iâve had it. Admittedly it doesnât get a ton of light but still seems to do well. It will drop leaves when it needs water.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
01/03/2022
mine has been thriving outside until today when i brought it inside because of cold weather. highly recommend
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Survivor
12/28/2021
Very cute plant and grows quickly. I keep mum at ~65% humidity with grow lights and spagnum moss covering the soil and it thrives
Fast grower
12/12/2021
Doesnât like to be dry, loves sun.
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
11/29/2021
this was like one of my first plants and she is quite big i love her but sheâs a little leggy,,, a lot leggyâŠ.. and she got an infestation that spread to all my other plantsâŠâŠâŠâŠâŠâŠ anyway i have a love hate relationship with her cause sheâs so cute but also iâm always terrified of an infestation
Fast grower
Pest magnet
Survivor
Browns easily
11/29/2021
Leonardo is cute<3
11/27/2021
I really loved my plant until I noticed pest on the underside of her leaves on her new growth. I immediately took her out of circulation and sprayed her with neem oil. I hope it works. Otherwise Sheera is pretty easy to care for.
Fast grower
Pest magnet
11/26/2021
Mine got a fungus and started dropping leaves. Iâm trying desperately to save it.
Pest magnet
11/17/2021
Love this plant, grows so fast doesnât require much attention, loves humidity and indirect sunlight. Such a beautiful plant
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Survivor
11/05/2021
Slow grower but sheâs resilient. Just one of those plants you forgot you had but sheâs just doing her own thing growing at her own rate.
11/04/2021
Late spring I like to put her outside on carport till fall time . She grows like crazy. The carport has a cover so not direct sun . And I fill old milk containers with water let them get room temperature. Thatâs what I use to water my plants with .
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
10/26/2021
nice grow
Survivor
Browns easily
Pest magnet
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
10/21/2021
very easy to take care off
10/13/2021
Great for windows that donât get direct sunlight!
Survivor
Easy to propagate
10/10/2021
I rescued this plant from a photo shoot about two years ago and itâs survived dry spells and lack of attention, great hearty plant that looks cool
Survivor
10/05/2021
I canât wait for this to get bigger I believe it will bring me lots of shade sitting in my window
Fast grower
Survivor
09/23/2021
It started out lush but has been dropping leaves like crazy. Out of our 20 plants itâs the hardest to manage. We think it may need water multiple times a week
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