Shefflera arboricola "Dwarf umbrella tree" Variegated

🌿 Basic Overview

• Scientific name: Schefflera arboricola ‘Variegata’

• Common names: Variegated Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Variegated Schefflera

• Family: Araliaceae

• Origin: Cultivar of Schefflera arboricola

• Type: Evergreen indoor shrub / compact tree

🌱 Appearance

• Compound leaves with 5–9 leaflets arranged like an umbrella.

• Leaves show cream or yellow variegation mixed with green — each leaf is unique.

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

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain the variegation.

• Can tolerate medium light, but variegation may fade in lower light conditions.

• Avoid direct sun, which can burn the lighter variegated areas.

💧 Water

• Soil should be evenly moist, letting the top inch dry before watering again.

• Overwatering risks root rot; underwatering may cause leaf drop.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 60–75°F (16–24°C).

• Average household humidity works well.

🪴 Care Level

• Moderate — similar to the standard Dwarf Umbrella Tree but slightly more light-sensitive due to the variegation.

• Benefits from pruning to maintain shape and encourage fuller growth.

• Fertilize during the growing season for healthy foliage.

tree is 1ft tall now

if getting this item shipped, please specify if you want it in the pot or not as it will change shipping costs. 

Toxic for pets