Shefflera arboricola

Umbrella Tree-Schefflera

Robust tree that does well both indoors and out

Can tolerate low light, but grows more strongly 

with high light and warmth

Shefflera are tropical trees and

 prefer to be above 55F

and appreciate being outdoors in summer

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Tea Time

Schefflera arboricola can adapt to a wide variety of light levels but 
prefers higher light if possible, especially the variegated varieties

Rocky

Bridge

Defoliated: The dwarf Schefflera can handle radical pruning 
and come back strongly. Don’t be afraid to prune the tree as needed
 to maintain the size and shape.

Leaning Left

Leaning to the right

Nice

Schefflera arboricola is not 
winter hardy outdoors in cold climates

A robust tree that does well both indoors and out and can adjust to a wide range of indoor conditions

Schefflera arboricola 

Small-leafed Schefflera develops a rough wood-like trunk and branches that make it ideal for bonsai cultivation

Keep Schefflera arboricola 
shaped with selective pruning

The dwarf Schefflera can handle radical pruning 
and come back strongly

Keep the soil slightly moist, 
and do not allow the soil to dry out 
can handle some under watering

Rinse off any dust off the leaves when you water

Can tolerate low light, but grows
more strongly with high light but, the more light,
 the more compact the stronger the growth.

Under very high humidity conditions

 Schefflera will produce aerial roots

 when aerial roots reach the ground, 
they will convert to fully functional roots.

Don’t be afraid to prune when needed

Schefflera arboricola 

Schefflera arboricola  

Can tolerate low light, but grows more strongly with high light  

 the more light, the more compact the stronger the growth.

 Keep the soil slightly moist

Schefflera arboricola