Botanical Specifications

☀️ Light Exposure Bright indirect light

💧 Watering Cadence When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry

🌱 Substrate & Soil Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.

🪴 Grow Pot Size Arrives in a 3" nursery grow pot.

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Schefflera Arboricola 'Umbrella'

Name: Schefflera Arboricola 'Umbrella'
Brand: Palma
SKU: 3_SCHEFFLERA_ARBORICOLA
Price: 20.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Schefflera arboricola

$20.99

Size 3" Pot

Pot Nursery Pot

Greenhouse Direct Dispatch • Dispatches in 1–4 Business Days

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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.

About This Botanical

The dwarf umbrella tree has glossy green leaflets arranged in rings like the spokes of an umbrella. It's tough and forgiving, and it can grow into a small indoor tree over the years. Pinch the tips to keep it bushy.

Give it bright indirect light and water when the top inch or two of soil is dry. Low light makes it leggy, and soggy soil makes it drop leaves. Some sizes are also available in a planter.

Nursery-pot sizes ship in the grower's plastic nursery pot.

Care card

Light: Bright indirect light. It tolerates medium light but grows leggy.
Water: Water when the top inch or two of soil is dry.
Mature size: 4 to 6 feet indoors over several years; easy to keep smaller.
Pets: Umbrella plants are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. They contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
Pest-checked: Yes. We check every plant for pests before it ships.

⚡ Quick Facts

At a Glance

• Light: Bright indirect light
• Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
• Mature size: 3" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
• Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
• Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.

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