Umbrella Indoor Plant

If you are looking for a smaller version of the larger Umbrella Trees (schefflera actinophylla) than the Mini Schefflera arbicola could be the right choice. These indoor plants grow to be about five to six feet indoors, in optimal conditions. They can be pruned back if they get leggy or too tall and thin. This is best done in early spring before new growth begins. They will generally not flower indoors but do regularly in nature. Their leaves are arranged in a whorl and resemble on umbrella top, giving it its most common name. The key to success with these indoor plants is that they need moist soil during the growing season (soil that never completely dries out, but it not constantly saturated). These glossy leaves add a very different texture that other potted houseplants and create an indispensable anchoring element to your plant grouping, or they can stand alone and define a space with its subtle beauty. Important! Umbrella Trees are poisonous if ingested, so be very careful if you have pets and/or small children.