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ItalianoUmbrella plant
Heptapleurum arboricola · Family Araliaceae
Also known as: schefflera, dwarf umbrella tree, heptapleurum
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 7 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
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Care
Where to put it
A living room or office with good daylight.
Light
Partial shade to bright indirect light. Variegated forms like more light.
Watering
Water when the top of the compost is dry. Soggy roots cause leaf drop.
About the plant
The umbrella plant has glossy leaflets arranged like the spokes of an umbrella. It is tolerant, accepts pruning and can be trained as a shrub or small tree. Indoors it is usually 1 to 2 metres tall.
Origin
Native to Taiwan and Hainan Island in China, where it grows in humid forests.
What it likes
- Plenty of indirect light
- Water when the surface of the compost dries
- Pruning to keep its shape
What it dislikes
- Constantly wet compost
- Cold draughts
- Sudden changes of position
Did you know?
It is widely used in the art of bonsai, as it tolerates hard pruning and forms decorative aerial roots.
