Dwarf Umbrella Tree
5.0 out of 5 (5 experiences)
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
Taxonomy
Schefflera arboricola
Schefflera
Araliaceae
Apiales
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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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 region 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.
FAQs
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.
Sunlight Needs
Dwarf Umbrella Tree may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Dwarf Umbrella Tree doesn’t 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.
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!
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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Dwarf Umbrella Tree is native to Southwest Pacific.
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.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 5
Large, lush leaves 2
Easy to propagate 1
Fast grower 1
06/22/2022
This plant was given to me at a funeral. The person that arranged this plant apparently had a mother plant in the put, but had stuck cuttings into the soil to make it appear fuller in the pot. As those cutting does, I pulled them out of the put and was left with two strong base plants. I’ve had Baby Bella for over a year and she’s happy in my small living room window that gets maybe 2 hours of direct light a day. She’s tolerant of my lax watering habits. She never looks sad. I love her.
Survivor
Easy to propagate
