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ornamentalFamily: AraliaceaeGenus: ScheffleraSpecies: arboricola
Cultivar
Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Schefflera arboricola
Schefflera arboricola is a vigorous, evergreen tropical shrub prized for its lush, leathery leaves arranged in radiating clusters. Its sturdy growth habit and tolerance for various indoor lighting conditions make it a classic addition to home or office collections. When grown outdoors in warmer climates, it can develop into a large, dense shrub, providing excellent year-round greenery.
The Dwarf Umbrella Tree is a popular, low-maintenance tropical foliage plant known for its glossy, palmately compound leaves that fan out like a small umbrella. It is a versatile choice for indoor environments and can also thrive outdoors in frost-free climates.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; tolerates medium light but prefers higher light for faster, more compact growth.
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Water
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, ensuring the pot has excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
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Mature size
3 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide in indoor containers; larger in optimal outdoor settings.
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Hardiness
Zones 10-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant in cooler regions)
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Growth habit
Upright, branching shrub.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Provide bright, indirect light to maintain dense, compact growth and prevent stretching. In low-light conditions, it will grow more slowly and may lose some of its density.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; protect from frost and cold drafts.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers or fruits when grown indoors; produces small, greenish flowers followed by tiny orange or red fruit when mature in optimal outdoor conditions.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; tolerates medium light but prefers higher light for faster, more compact growth.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, water-soluble liquid fertilizer monthly during the active growing season (spring and summer).
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Pruning
Prune back long or leggy stems in early spring to encourage a bushier, more compact growth habit.
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Care notes
Provide bright, indirect light to maintain dense, compact growth and prevent stretching. In low-light conditions, it will grow more slowly and may lose some of its density.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
3 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide in indoor containers; larger in optimal outdoor settings.
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Growth habit
Upright, branching shrub.
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Spacing
2 to 3 feet apart for garden plantings.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers or fruits when grown indoors; produces small, greenish flowers followed by tiny orange or red fruit when mature in optimal outdoor conditions.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
Zones 10-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant in cooler regions)
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Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; protect from frost and cold drafts.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, ensuring the pot has excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based or high-quality all-purpose potting mix.
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Soil pH
6.0-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers; choose a pot with drainage holes and repot every two to three years as the plant outgrows its container.
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Family
Araliaceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, glossy, palmately compound leaves.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are palmately compound and radiate from a central point, mimicking an umbrella. Ensure leaves look glossy and leathery, not dull.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, inconspicuous spikes of tiny greenish flowers.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers or fruit on starter-stage imagery; these are mature-plant features rarely seen in containers.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, branching structure; avoid showing a single-stemmed, unbranched plant as the primary mature look.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense, upright-growing shrub with radiating, umbrella-like leaf clusters.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Sturdy, woody stems with a dense, spreading canopy of dark green, glossy, palmately compound leaves consisting of 7 to 9 leaflets.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the radiating leaf structure and the glossy texture of the foliage. Growth should appear leafy and dense.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Dwarf Umbrella Tree need? Provide bright, indirect light to encourage healthy, compact growth. Is this plant safe for pets? Schefflera species can be toxic to pets if ingested. How often should I repot my Schefflera? Repot every two to three years when the plant becomes root-bound in its current container.
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Root Look
Healthy white roots visible within the plug matrix.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, well-draining potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with a few stems and distinct, radiating leaflets starting to develop the characteristic umbrella shape.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft, green stems with immature, smaller compound leaves; light-colored root system visible in the plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Dwarf Umbrella Tree. This is Dwarf Umbrella Tree, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Dwarf Umbrella Tree become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. Focus on the lush, palmately compound leaves that create a dense, glossy canopy and define the unique umbrella structure of this versatile tropical plant. Establish your starter plug by moving it into a four-inch pot with well-draining soil, then move it to a larger permanent container when it is well-established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Schefflera Schefflera arboricola Dwarf Umbrella Tree houseplant indoor plant tropical foliage evergreen shrub plant care Agardeni container gardening
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the beauty and ease of growing the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, a versatile tropical foliage plant perfect for indoor and outdoor containers. Learn how to establish your starter plant and maintain its signature glossy, umbrella-shaped leaves.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Dwarf Umbrella Tree: Schefflera arboricola Care Guide
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