| Common Name | Umbrella Tree |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Schefflera |
| Species | Impressa |
| Origin | New Guinea |
| Blooming | Rarely flowers indoors; small greenish umbels in summer outdoors. |
| Leaf Color | Glossy dark green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining peat-based mix with perlite or orchid bark for aeration.
Keep moderately moist but never soggy; allow top inch to dry between waterings; reduce in winter dormancy.
Bright filtered light; direct sun may scorch leaves, low light causes leggy growth.
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring/summer).
Prune to maintain shape, remove leggy growth, pinch tips for bushiness.
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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