Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera arboricola)

$14.99

In stock

Bright light
Easy care

What arrives

Your Dwarf Umbrella Tree, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry.
Cats and dogs
Toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

The dwarf umbrella tree grows glossy, oval leaflets arranged in a ring at the end of each stem, like the spokes of an open umbrella. It grows into a bushy, tree-like plant that fills a corner with fresh green.

Bright, indirect light keeps it compact and full; in low light it gets leggy and drops leaves. Water when the top inch or two of soil is dry and let it drain well. It is not fussy about humidity and handles ordinary room temperatures.

Prune the tips to keep it bushy or let it grow upright into a small indoor tree. It is also a popular plant for shaping as an indoor bonsai, so it suits the tinkerer in the family.

The ASPCA lists Schefflera as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Dwarf Umbrella Tree

How much light does the Dwarf Umbrella Tree need?

Bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Dwarf Umbrella Tree?

Water when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry.

Is the Dwarf Umbrella Tree toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3", 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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