Dwarf Umbrella Tree species are wonderfully tropical plants. The larger Dwarf Umbrella features long, shiny, oval green leaves that droop gracefully from a central stalk. A mature Dwarf Umbrella might have 12 or 16 leaflets from a single stalk, while an immature Schefflera is more likely to have 4 or 6.
Also called the umbrella plant, the Schefflera is a popular house plant because of the beauty of its dark green leaves, which form “fingers” in a circle. The designs formed on floors and walls in the sunlight lends a pleasing look to a room. Caring for a Dwarf Umbrella Tree is quite simple, and the plant will grow for many years.
Plant specification
Common Name
Green gold, Umbrella plant
Maximum Reachable Height
12-15 feet
Flower Colour
Red
Bloom Time
Late spring and early summer
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Dwarf Umbrella Tree Planting And Care
Sunlight
It grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged Dwarf Umbrella Tree parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
Keep the plant in indirect light.
Do not repot immediately after receiving it.
Special feature of Dwarf Umbrella Tree
It is an air purifier indoor plant with beautiful foliage.
Ornamental uses of Dwarf Umbrella Tree
It is commonly grown in mild to warm climates as a indoor potted plant and decorative tree in larger gardens.
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