Schefflera arboricola "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, often grown as a small indoor tree

🌱 Appearance

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

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

• Grows upright but compact indoors, usually 2–6 feet tall.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

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

• Avoid direct sun — it can scorch the leaves.

💧 Water

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

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

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 60–75°F (16–24°C).

• Tolerates average household humidity.

🪴 Care Level

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

• Can be pruned to maintain shape or encourage bushier growth.

• Occasionally benefits from fertilization during the growing season.

Toxic for pets