How much light does a Dwarf Umbrella Tree need?
Dwarf Umbrella Trees thrive in bright, indirect light. They can tolerate some direct morning sun but should be protected from harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch their leaves.
Schefflera arboricola, the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an ornamental shrub or small tree with glossy, palmate leaves. It grows well indoors with bright indirect light and mod
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Sunlight
Bright indirect light. Tolerates some morning sun.
Watering
Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering.
Soil
Well-draining potting mix, rich in organic matter.
Temperature
Prefers 18-24 °C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 10 °C.
Habitat
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor
Fertilizer
Monthly during growing season (spring-autumn) with diluted liquid fertilizer.
Bright indirect light. Tolerates some morning sun.
Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering.
Well-draining potting mix, rich in organic matter.
Prefers 18-24 °C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 10 °C.
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor
Monthly during growing season (spring-autumn) with diluted liquid fertilizer.
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Garden, Ground
Plant Environment
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-4 m
Spread
1-2 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Reduced growth in winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Palmate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
7000
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 5/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 5/5
Edible
No
Contains calcium oxalate crystals which cause oral irritation, burning, drooling, and vomiting if ingested by pets or humans.