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Dwarf Umbrella Plant

Schefflera arboricola

Family: Araliaceae
Significant varieties: ‘Gold Capella,’ ‘Trinette,’ ‘Variegata’
Native Range: Tawain and Hainan Province
Cultural Use/Significance: Common houseplant. Used as a hedge or accent where winter hardy.

Cultural Requirements
Temperature: 65-75°F
Irrigation: Allow soil to dry then water deeply
Relative Humidity: High
Fertilizer:
Substrate: Well-draining potting mix
Light: Part shade to part sun. Indirect light.

Citations:
https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/trees/SCHARBA.pdf
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/heptapleurum-arboricola/
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=276622

Schefflera