Umbrella Plant (Schefflera arboricola)

Description: The leaflets are arranged in a whorl around the leaf stem giving the plant its common name, the number of leaflets ... more

Umbrella Plant (Schefflera arboricola) ... increases as the plant ages. S. arboricola 'Variegata' has the same dark green leaves splashed with gold while 'Nora' is a relatively new cultivar which is much more compact.

Newest Review: ... nicely. The umbrella plant derives its name because of the way that its leaves radiate out and hang downwards. It makes ... more

... the perfect houseplant for those who love their plants a little too much for it is a plant that likes plenty of water - two or three times a week in summer and about once a week in winter. It should be potted in a loam based soil. The umbrella plant likes to dwell in bright areas but like so many other house plants it should not be subjected to direct sunlight. It will however still survive in more shaded areas of the house. You can even take your Umbrella Plant out in the rain if you wish just like a normal umbrella....more

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by karen mills - written on 22/11/08
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i have one of these plants and i like it, but it is getting very tall around 4 feet high and 4 feet wide. i have been a bit brutal in past when i pruned it but i grew back with a vengance. what do i do with it now it is taking over my front room?

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by - written on 30/10/08
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I have an umbrella plant that is over 40 years old and thriving. It is approximately 10 ft tall. I put it on the front porch (yes, it does get sun) all Summer and bring it in when it gets colder in the Fall. I have a question regarding pruning it - how is this done? Thanks

Umbrella Plant (Schefflera arboricola): Umbrella plants like to go out in the rain (290 words)
by - written on 19/05/06 (Useful, 5642 readings)
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The Schefflera arboricola (umbrella tree plant) should not be confused with umbrella grass (which it often is in reviews and gardening books). It originates in Australasia. The umbrella plant is a highly ornamental plant that can grow to about 8-foot-tall. Mine is about two foot at the moment and is coming along nicely. The umbrella plant derives its name because of the way that its leaves radiate out and hang downwards. It makes the perfect houseplant for those who love their plants a little too much for it is a plant that likes plenty of water - two or three times a week in summer and about once a week in winter. It should be potted in a loam ... Read the complete review