The Dwarf Umbrella Plant (Schefflera arboricola) is a compact, evergreen houseplant prized for its glossy, palm-shaped leaves arranged in graceful spokes, like a miniature umbrella. With a bushy habit and manageable size, it's ideal for indoor corners, office desks, or shady patios. Some cultivars may offer golden or creamy leaf variegation for added charm.
🌸 2️⃣ Flower Details
When grown indoors, flowering is uncommon. In ideal conditions—often outdoors or in greenhouse settings—mature plants occasionally produce clusters of small yellow-green blossoms, followed by tiny berries. Most appreciate this plant for its sculptural foliage rather than blooms.
🧼 3️⃣ Care Instructions
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| 💡 Light | Bright indirect light recommended; tolerates medium light; avoid harsh direct sun Flower Shop Network+12Bloomscape+12Indoor Plants+12 |
| 💧 Water | Water when top 2.5 cm (1 in) of soil has dried out; avoid stagnant moisture; discard excess BloomscapeTroys Tropics |
| 🌡️ Temperature | Prefers 15–27°C (60–80°F); avoid cold drafts below ~15°C BloomscapeThe Spruce |
| 🌫️ Humidity | Thrives in average to moderately humid environments; mist lightly if air is dry BloomscapeRedwood Nursery & Garden Center |
| 🌱 Soil | Rich, porous, well-draining potting mix; loamy or coco-peat based The SpruceRedwood Nursery & Garden Center |
| 🪴 Potting | Repot every 2–3 years or when roots fill the container; prune to maintain shape BloomscapeThe Spruce |
💚 4️⃣ Why You’ll Love It
Beautiful palmate foliage with a tidy, umbrella-like canopy
Space-efficient and ideal for smaller rooms or desks
Low-maintenance and forgiving for occasional neglect
Air-purifying and visually calming in modern interiors
Many cultivars available, including compact and variegated forms
📦 5️⃣ Shipping Info
Ships with care via ground service. Secure packaging ensures safe arrival from Orange’s Home.
🧡 6️⃣ At Orange’s Home
Our Dwarf Umbrella Tree is a standout favourite. Perfect for bringing lush greenery to smaller spaces, it’s reliable, refined, and always a conversation starter. It’s the type of plant customers return to again and again—beautiful indoors with minimal fuss.