Schefflera Arboricola
Schefflera arboricola · Native to Taiwan & Hainan
The Dwarf Umbrella Tree, with glossy leaflets that radiate out like the spokes of a little umbrella. Fast, forgiving, and structural, it’s an easy way to add lush green height to a bright room.
6 inch · also 12 inchCare
Light
Prefers bright, indirect light and stays fuller with more light; it tolerates medium light but grows leggy in dim spots.
Water
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. It dislikes soggy roots — let it drain fully and don’t overwater.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining mix and feed monthly in spring and summer. Prune to keep it bushy; it responds well to trimming.
Details
Glossy, oval leaflets arranged in an umbrella-like whorl make this a fresh, structural, easy-growing plant.
- ✅ Distinctive umbrella-shaped leaf whorls
- ✅ Fast-growing and forgiving
- ✅ Responds well to pruning to stay full
Size
Available in 6 inch and 12 inch pots.
Good to Know
⚠️ Schefflera is toxic if ingested and the sap can irritate skin — keep away from pets and children. Not meant for human or animal consumption.
Plant Bio
Schefflera arboricola · the Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Schefflera arboricola is an evergreen shrub native to Taiwan and China’s Hainan island, one of the most popular and forgiving foliage houseplants. Its charm is in the leaf: glossy, oval leaflets arranged in a radiating whorl at the end of each stem, like the ribs of a tiny umbrella — hence “Umbrella Tree.”
It’s a fast, vigorous grower that can be kept as a bushy tabletop plant or grown into a small indoor tree, and it takes well to pruning, so you can shape it however you like.
Give it bright, indirect light for the fullest growth (it tolerates medium light but stretches in shade), water when the top inch of soil dries, and use a well-draining mix. It’s tough and quick to bounce back — just avoid soggy roots.
Lush and structural, it’s a great green anchor for a bright room — but its sap and leaves are toxic if chewed, so keep it away from pets and children.
Why the “Umbrella Tree”?
- Glossy leaflets radiate from the stem like umbrella spokes.
- Fast-growing; can be a bushy plant or a small indoor tree.
- Takes well to pruning to stay full and shapely.
- Toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and children.
Note: Toxic if ingested and the sap can irritate skin. Keep away from pets and children. Grown for ornamental purposes and not intended for human or animal consumption.