Umbrella Tree
4.6 out of 5 (42 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
Taxonomy
Heptapleurum actinophyllum
Heptapleurum
Araliaceae
Apiales
How to care for Umbrella Tree
How often to water your Umbrella Tree
every 9
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
Finding light for Umbrella Tree in your home
a window
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 Umbrella Tree in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize 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 Umbrella Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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How do you propagate this plant? Has anyone successfully done this? #Schefflera
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My 6 ft Umbrella tree has been dropping leaves every day for about a week or two. Please tell me this is normal Fall behavior. I've checked for pests and fungus...none. The only thing I can think of is the watering schedule. What do I do to save my tree? #Schefflera
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I purchased his guy from Aldi for $15. He was root bound, so I repotted him in a bigger pot and switched to terra cotta. I was wondering why some of the leaves are “curled” up. They were like this prior to the repot. Thanks for your help. #Schefflera
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Black droopy leaves on my umbrella plant How can I help my plant get better ?
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#PropagationStation #UmbrellaTree #GreggersSupportingGreggers #HappyPlamts #Schefflera This Schiffer was given to my father in 1981 as a welcome gift to his new job. In 1982 he gave it to me because he knew I love plants. It grew to be so huge that one year I made the mistake of cutting it down too drastically, and all that came back. Was one stem now as it grows a new stem of leaves the bottom leaves fall off. I am wanting to try to propagate this shift. It has become not just a plant but a true part of the family my father died in 2014 and I would be devastated if I lost this plant so I’m begging for any help I can get. I don’t know how to do all the hashtags so I’m hoping I can get help from anyone who reads this message .
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Hello Everyone! I’m new to this and have this umbrella tree with a couple yellow leaves. Any advice? TIA #PlantTherapy
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Can you make a cut for new growth or for it grow at a lower place because it just keeps growing vertical #Schefflera
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Starting over? #Schefflera this was my first plant that I ever took seriously, and I’ve managed to keep it alive through some difficulties for about three years. But I really didn’t know what I was doing and dislike the shape of it. I’d like it to be much bushier. Is there a way I can cut it back and basically start over? Or should I just try to propagate? 
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Weird spots! Help! I was inspecting Norman and discovered these raised spots on one cluster of leaves. I don't see any pests, but I'm still wary. Do I need to prune this section? #happyplants #umbrellaplant #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantdoctor #Schefflera
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Help please! How can I save my plant? Should I cut off the top or will that severely damage the tree stalk? This plant is very special to me. #Schefflera
Care Summary for Umbrella Tree
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
Large, lush leaves 27
Survivor 21
Fast grower 18
Easy to propagate 5
Blooms easily 4
Browns easily 1
12/27/2021
Just I hate when i over water my plant because I end up almost attracting gnats.
Super easy to take care of, literally water her once in a huge awhile. They do get big so keep that in mind but super beautiful!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
12/18/2021
iss coo. me likey
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
08/10/2021
He just be vibing. Not really doin much and I love that for him
07/27/2021
LOVE this plant but you need space for it!!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Survivor
07/27/2021
LOVE this plant but you need space for it!!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Survivor
07/27/2021
LOVE this plant but you need to have space for it!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Survivor
07/27/2021
Doing great! Even in our household conditions
Survivor
07/18/2021
I love that when I got it the plant was very small but in a few months it grew so much, it’s very rewarding to see it thrive
Fast grower
Survivor
07/09/2021
Easy care. Low maintenance
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
06/29/2021
Great grower, easy to take care of in the house!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
06/27/2021
Get spider miter easily
05/27/2021
Beautiful lush leaves and low maintenance
Large, lush leaves
05/27/2021
they need a LOT of drainage!!
Survivor
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
05/22/2021
Beautiful plant that grows tall and is easy to look after. However has some sticky residue that needs cleaning off leaves & surfaces every now and then.
Survivor
05/21/2021
This is my day one plant! Seen him go from overwatered and dying to almost growing up to 2 feet tall!
Survivor
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
05/13/2021
I am worried about this one. It was on my mostly shady front porch for about a year and I thought she was doing great. That was until I brought her inside back in January to keep her out of the super gusty winds we were having. Within just a week or two I noticed lots of new growth sprouting at the top so I decided to keep her inside. Since then she’s been thriving with new, wider growth. You can see the difference in leaves in the picture provided. About a week ago, she started dropping her older leaves and I can’t figure out why. Any ideas??
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
05/08/2021
It has been neglected by my family several times but it’s still fine!! very easy to take care of !!!!
Easy to propagate
Survivor
02/12/2021
I can’t get mine to stay alive!!!
She was very happy outside in the spring.
Now that she is inside during winter she loses leaves out shoots new growth. She is impossible to keep happy.
Browns easily
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