Dwarf Umbrella Tree: Schefflera Care for Indoor Spaces
Schefflera arboricola
Schefflera arboricola care: indoor plant with palmate umbrella-like leaves. Tough and long-lasting, perfect statement plant in living rooms.
Characteristics
Schefflera arboricola, the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is a tropical houseplant with elegant palmate leaves made of 7-9 star-arranged leaflets. It prefers bright indirect light, rich well-drained soil and regular watering. Tough and long-lasting, ideal as a statement plant for living rooms.
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
