Product Description

Family: Araliaceae Scientific Name: Schefflera arboricola Common Name: Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Tree, Dwarf Schefflera Height/Spread: Height: 3 to 10 feet Spread: 4 to 8 feet Sun: Full sun to Part shade Water: Medium Foliage Description and Texture: Leaves are on upright stems with glossy, slender-stalked, compound, palmate, evergreen leaves. Each leaf has 7-9 oblong to elliptic leaflets arranged in a circle on leafstalks. Flower Description and Time of Bloom: Tiny red flowers in compound panicles bloom in summer. Indoor plants rarely flower. Cultural Requirements—Preferences: Plants should be grown in containers filled with a peaty well-drained soil mix. Water regularly but avoid overwatering. Best to deeply water and then allow soils to nearly dry before applying an additional deep watering. Avoid direct sun, plants are best placed in bright light at east, west or southern windows in curtain filtered sun (3-4 hours per day). Interesting Information/Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for spider mites in dry indoor conditions.