Umbrella Plant

The umbrella plant gets its name from the unique bright green foliage that grow in an eight spoke style that looks like an umbrella. This plant is low maintenance and easy to care for. Be ready as it can grow super fast if you're up for it. The lively, lush and green foliage is the perfect statement to any room.

Size: Medium (6”)

Where I’m From: Taiwan

Botanical Name: Schefflera Arboricola

Nicknames: Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Umbrella Plant, Octopus Tree

Family: Araliaceae

Favorite Hangout Spots: Any room in your home!

Healthy & happy plant in premium soil

Biodegradable grow pot (6" x 5") or Eco-Friendly Root Pouch (1 gallon)

Plastic-free packaging

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We guarantee our plants will arrive healthy or we will replace them for free

BIODEGRADABLE GROW POT

Our biodegradable grow pots are made of 50% sphagnum peat, wood fiber and lime to adjust the pH. The peat content provides a combination of superior root penetration, good drainage and aeration whilst the wood fibers strengthen the pot.

Designed for easy transplant. They are 100% compostable and approved for organic production. Simply place the entire biodegradable pot into your planter and the roots of your plant will soon grow through and decompose the pot.

ECO-FRIENDLY ROOT POUCH

Our recycled & semi-degradable eco-friendly fabric bags are made from a mix all natural fibers and recycled plastic water bottles saved from landfills. The breathable fabric allows for your plants to stay cool in the summer and provides good drainage to avoid overwatering. They provide a healthy environment for your plant to grow by pruning the roots and creating dense, healthy root structures.

These fabric bags are washable and recyclable. It will take 1-2 years for the bags to semi degrade. Use your fabric bag as a decorative planter and remove from the bag when it is time to repot. This planter is designed by Root Pouch.

DECORATIVE POTS

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LIGHT

This plant prefers bright indirect light. While it can tolerate low to medium light conditions, it will grow more slowly. Avoid direct sunlight as this will cause the leaves to burn. This plant grow towards the light so rotate it around every month for even growth.

WATER

Water every 7-14 days or as the soil becomes dry. This plant is flexible about watering but will be more tolerant of dry soil than overwatering. Yellow leaves are a sign of overwatering and drooping leaves are a sign it needs more water. Be sure to empty out the saucer of excess water after watering as it does not like to sit in puddles of water.

TEMPERATURE

Keep the temperature around 65-75°F for best results. If the temperature drops too low, this will cause the leaves to fall off of the plant.

AIR

Standard household humidity is acceptable.

GROWTH

This plant grows quite fast and can reach up to 8-10' indoors. Use, rich well-drained soil and fertilizer once a month during spring summer for faster growth if desired. Fertilizer is not necessary and once or twice a year is also adequate.

PETS

Keep away from pets as your pets will most likely become ill if the leaves are ingested.

FUN FACT

This plant is very versatile. You can grow it tall to reach your ceiling or keep it a short and compact coffee table plant.