Species Name: Schefflera arboricola

Common name(s): Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Hawaiian-elf

Defining Characteristics: 

• An evergreen shrub, featuring dark green foliage with 7-9 leaflets resembling an open umbrella.
• Its appealing leaf design and high durability make it a popular choice among indoor gardeners
• Not recommended for terrariums due to its size but makes an eye-catching houseplant.

Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs. 

Temperature requirement: 60-75°F

Humidity:  Moderate (30-70%)  -  Humid (70-100%) 

Watering frequency: Moderate watering. Water once the top inch of soil has dried.

Lighting:    Partial Shade      

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Moderate - Fast 

Height: 3-4’ 

Origin: Southeast Asia, Taiwan 

Regional locality: Along streams banks and wet forests

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

*Schefflera arboricola, dwarf umbrella trees are mildly toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals and are harmful if ingested. For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. 

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 4” pot.