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Dwarf Umbrella Tree

5.0 out of 5 (5 experiences)

Survivor

Large, lush leaves

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Schefflera arboricola

Genus

Schefflera

Family

Araliaceae

Order

Apiales

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.

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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Dwarf Umbrella Tree in your home

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

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dwarf Umbrella Tree: repot after 2X growth

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.

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💡 FAQs

💦 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.

Dwarf Umbrella Tree Root Rot →

☀️ 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

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.

💨 Humidity

Dwarf Umbrella Tree prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

🪴 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!

What Are Healthy Dwarf Umbrella Tree Roots →

💩 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dwarf Umbrella Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Dwarf Umbrella Tree Hardiness Zones →

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s 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!

🧐 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.

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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

@Lucille

5 Plants

78 XP

Villa Rica, GA

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