Schefflera 'Moonlight', photo 1
Care & Environment

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 4" nursery grow pot.

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Schefflera Moonlight 'Umbrella Plant'

Schefflera arboricola 'Moonlight'

$24.99
Size 4" Pot
Greenhouse Direct Dispatch • Dispatches in 1–4 Business Days
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About This Botanical

Schefflera 'Moonlight' is a dwarf umbrella tree with lime green to chartreuse leaflets edged in deeper green. It's a bright, cheerful form of a very forgiving plant.

Give it bright indirect light to keep the color and water when the top inch or two of soil is dry. Pinch the tips to keep it bushy.

Ships in the grower's plastic nursery pot.

Care card

  • Light: Bright indirect light keeps the leaves bright.
  • 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: 4" 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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