Light
Bright, indirect light. It tolerates medium light but gets leggy.
Growing guide · Houseplant
Schefflera
How to grow Umbrella Plant.
Leaves arranged like an open umbrella.
- Light
- Bright indirect, medium
- Water
- Low
- Zones
- Indoors, any
- Size
- 3–6 ft tall indoors
- Pot
- Repot one size up every two or three years.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Water when the top inch or two is dry, then drain completely. Less in winter.
Pot and soil
A chunky, well-draining potting mix with bark or perlite.
Pot it inRosy Houseplant Soil · 4 qtThe everyday peat-free mix. 4 qt repots 2–3 plants. Peat-free, by Rosy Soil
Feeding
Liquid houseplant fertilizer monthly in spring and summer.
Grooming
Cut leggy stems back in spring to make it bushier.
Through the year
Grows in spring and summer. Slows in winter; water less and keep it off cold glass.
If something's off
Leaf drop means overwatering or a cold draft. Check leaf undersides for scale and spider mites. Toxic to pets.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
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Why we stock it: An easy, sizeable floor plant that fills a room without much attention.
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