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Umbrella plant

Schefflera arboricola Hayata · Araliaceae

Toxic to pets Also known as Dwarf umbrella tree, Hawaiian umbrella tree, Dwarf schefflera

Pet safety

Toxic to pets. Toxic to cats. Toxic to dogs.

Clinical signs: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

Source: ASPCA, matched at genus level.

Care

  • LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
  • WaterLet the top inch dry
  • HumidityAverage household
  • Temperature13°C – 27°C
  • DifficultyEasy
  • SoilStandard potting mix
  • FertilizingMonthly, growing season

Size & habit

  • Mature height (indoor) 0.9–1.8 m
  • In the wild 3–7.6 m
  • Habit
    • Upright
    • Shrubby
  • Growth rateModerate

Common problems

  • Spider mites
  • Scale
  • Aphids
  • Mealybugs
  • Leaf spot

Propagation

  • Stem cutting
  • Air layering

Sources