Easy Care Tropical
Light Preference/Tolerated (Indirect Bright Light, Medium Light, Low Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 8 Feet

Dwarf Umbrella Tree is the smaller variety of Schefflera arboricola. The glossy, custardy-yellow, variegated leaves form spirals at the top of short stems. Schefflera is an excellent tropical to grow outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 9b-11, where it can reach ten or more feet and will reliably bloom every summer. Dwarf Umbrella Tree will stay much more compact and bushy at typically 4 feet indoors.

Best Locations For Growing Variegated Umbrella Tree

The smaller size of this Umbrella Tree makes it perfect for smaller rooms or an office where it can be used as a floor plant. Schefflera is a great air filter that helps remove airborne toxins from carpeting, furniture, and smoke. Parts of the plant are toxic and should be kept away from children and pets.

Variegated Umbrella Tree Sunlight Requirements

Bright indirect light is perfect for Schefflera. The leaves will retain distinct variegation and be very glossy with that exposure. Lower light levels are acceptable as well. Position your plant near a west- or east-facing window, which will provide four or more hours of bright light each day. Umbrella Trees grow well outdoors in the summer. They must be slowly acclimated to a partial sun position and kept out of any direct sun during the hottest part of the day.

Variegated Umbrella Tree Care

Umbrella Trees like to have rich potting soil that is well draining. Repotting in the spring is a good opportunity to prune any dead or dying stems from the base of the plant. The refreshed potting soil will also encourage vigorous growth through the summer. Always use a container that has a sufficient number of drainage holes in the bottom. Many gardeners pot the Umbrella Tree directly into a basic black nursery pot and then slip that into a more decorative container that will act as a saucer during watering.

Watering Variegated Umbrella Tree

Umbrella Trees will have noticeable signs of either overwatering or underwatering. Yellowing and dropping leaves clearly indicate overwatering and inadequate drainage. Leaves with browning edges or spots suggest that the plant is too dry. Check to see if the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry every week. That is the signal for watering. Let the plant dry in between sessions.

Feeding Variegated Umbrella Plant

Schefflera are heavy feeders and will need fertilizing every two weeks in the spring and summer. Use a balanced, liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted in water. Keep the fertilizer off of delicate leaves that are easily burned.

Variegated Umbrella Tree Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: High

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 8 feet

Mature Spread: 4 feet

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Red, Yellow

Flower Shade/Description: Yellow and Red, Clustered

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type: Variegated

Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow

Foliage Description: Green and Yellow Variegated

Temperature: 59° - 70°F (15° - 21°C)

Humidity: At Least 60%

Common Name: Variegated Umbrella Tree

Other Name(s): Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Scientific Name: Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette'

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Schefflera_Variegated-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Variegated Umbrella Tree

Best Locations For Growing Variegated Umbrella Tree

Variegated Umbrella Tree Sunlight Requirements