Dwarf umbrella Tree

🌿 Basic Overview

• Scientific name: Schefflera arboricola

• Common names: Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Dwarf Schefflera

• Family: Araliaceae

• Origin: Taiwan and Hainan, China

• Type: Evergreen shrub, commonly grown as a houseplant

🌱 Appearance

• Compound leaves with 5–9 shiny leaflets radiating from a central stem, resembling an umbrella.

• Leaves are bright to dark green, sometimes variegated in cream or yellow in certain cultivars.

• Maintains a compact, bushy growth habit, typically 2–6 feet tall indoors.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Can tolerate medium light, but variegated varieties need more light to maintain coloring.

• Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

💧 Water

• Keep soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch to dry between waterings.

• Overwatering can cause root rot, while underwatering may cause leaf drop.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 60–75°F (16–24°C).

• Tolerates average household humidity.

🪴 Care Level

• Easy to moderate — resilient and forgiving, making it good for beginners.

• Benefits from pruning to maintain shape or encourage bushier growth.

• Occasional fertilization during the growing season supports healthy foliage.

*Toxic to humans and pets