Schefflera Arboricola 'Umbrella'

Dwarf Umbrella Tree ☂️🌿 is loved for its glossy green leaf clusters that spread like little umbrellas, giving it a clean, full look that works well in homes and offices. It does best in bright indirect light indoors, where it can add some height and structure to corners, plant stands, or brighter rooms without being too demanding. This is a fairly easy plant that appreciates regular watering but does not want to sit in soggy soil. Pro tip: if it starts getting leggy or sparse, move it closer to brighter light and rotate the pot now and then for more even growth 💡.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Schefflera arboricola
🏷️ Common Names: Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Umbrella Plant, Schefflera Arboricola
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate; water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright, branching foliage plant
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
⚠️ Toxicity: Toxic if chewed or ingested by pets or people
🌎 Native Region: Taiwan and Hainan

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