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What Plant Is the Dwarf Umbrella Tree? A Real Guide to Understanding It

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The dwarf umbrella tree is a common woody plant in tropical and subtropical regions. It is native to South America, Guangdong and Fujian in China, and other places, and is now widely cultivated around the world. Grown in pots and placed in living rooms, studies and bedrooms, it has a strong modern feel. Next, the editor will introduce the dwarf umbrella tree and the common problems of growing it at home.

Other Names for the Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Duck-foot wood, goose-foot wood, hand tree, small-leaf umbrella tree, dwarf umbrella tree, Schefflera.

Growing Habits of the Dwarf Umbrella Tree

The dwarf umbrella tree likes a warm, humid, semi-sunny environment, and its optimum growing temperature is 16-27°C. From March to September it is 21-27°C, and from September to March of the following year it is 16-21°C. It can still grow normally under high temperatures above 30°C. In winter the temperature should not be lower than 5°C. If the temperature is below 0°C, the plant will be damaged by cold and drop its leaves, but if the stem is intact, it will sprout new leaves again in the following spring.

The dwarf umbrella tree likes moisture and fears dryness. When the air humidity is high and the soil moisture is sufficient, the stems and leaves grow luxuriantly. But too much water, causing waterlogging, will lead to root rot.

The dwarf umbrella tree has a wide range of adaptability to light and can grow in full sun, half sun or semi-shade. However, when the light is strong the leaf color is lighter, and when the light is weak the leaf color is dark green. Under bright light the colors of variegated varieties are more vivid.

The soil should preferably be fertile, loose and well-drained sandy loam. For home potting soil, use a mix of peat soil, leaf mold and coarse sand.

The Symbolism of the Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Nature, harmony.

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