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Is the Umbrella Tree (Schefflera arboricola) Toxic? Learn About Its Toxicity Before You Grow It with Peace of Mind

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The sap of the umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola) is somewhat toxic. So try to avoid letting the sap come into contact with your body or being ingested by mistake. If it comes into contact with your body, wash it off immediately; if ingested by mistake, induce vomiting. When using it, be careful to avoid placing it in small, enclosed spaces. When positioning it, place it in a spacious, bright spot that children cannot reach.

1. Is It Toxic?

The sap of the umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola) is somewhat toxic.

When growing it at home, be careful to avoid letting the sap come into contact with your body or being ingested by mistake. If it comes into contact with your body, wash it off immediately; after swallowing or ingesting it by mistake, you need to induce vomiting, and basically there will be no problem.

2. Points to Note When Growing It

If you do not come into contact with the sap, the umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola) is actually relatively low in toxicity to the body. However, because it is indeed toxic, you must be very careful when using it, and try not to use it in small, enclosed spaces. For example, a bathroom or bedroom; it should instead be placed in a spacious, bright place that children cannot reach.

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