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Schefflera arboricola

Dwarf Umbrella Tree

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Compact evergreen shrub featuring glossy, palmate leaves radiating from a central stem. Popular for indoor cultivation due to its resilience and available variegated options.
yard Indoor plants wb_sunny Shade / Half-shade pets Not pet-safe
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Merchant Pot Size Availability Price
Amazon.com 3-4 in Out of Stock $17.95 Buy
Amazon.com 3-4 in In Stock $17.99 Buy
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Amazon.com 5-6 in In Stock $27.19 Buy
Merchant Pot Size Availability Price
Amazon.com 9-10 in In Stock $38.99 Buy
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Amazon.com 11-12 in In Stock $106.97 Buy
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Plant Details

Common Name Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Family Araliaceae
Genus Schefflera
Species Arboricola
Origin Taiwan, Southern China
Blooming Rare indoors; small greenish-yellow umbels in summer outdoors.
Leaf Color Dark green; variegated varieties exist
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix, peat-based with perlite

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not soggy; reduce in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; tolerates lower light but variegation fades

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Fertilization

Monthly liquid fertilizer during growing season (spring/summer)

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Pruning

Prune to shape and control size; remove dead foliage

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1400 – 3200
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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