Dwarf Umbrella Tree Plant
Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera arboricola) is a tree growing 2-4 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tree
Height
1.0-2.0 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Taiwan, Hainan
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
60-70%
Potting media
Peat-based mix
Fertilizers
Organic compost
Watering
Water regularly; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Plant Weight
1-2 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
0.3 - 0.5
Yield Per Plant
Indoor ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Used as ornamental houseplant; easy care
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Spider Mites, Aphids, Scale Insects
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, webbing, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil