Schefflera
The umbrella tree: star-shaped leaves, green or variegated, on a tough, fast-growing plant. Our Schefflera, and the guide to keeping them dense.
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Schefflera, the umbrella tree
Schefflera belongs to the Araliaceae family, like Fatsia and ivy. Its leaves are made up of leaflets arranged in a star at the end of a long stalk, like the ribs of an umbrella. The small indoor Schefflera, long called Schefflera arboricola, is now classified by botanists as Heptapleurum arboricola; it comes from Taiwan. It's a tough, fast plant that's easy to prune to keep it dense.
Growing passport
Ease of care
Light needs
Water needs
Air humidity
Temperature15 to 28 °C
Cats, dogsToxic if chewed
Species and varieties
| Species or variety | What sets it apart |
|---|---|
| Heptapleurum arboricola (Schefflera arboricola) | The dwarf indoor Schefflera, with small green leaves. |
| Variegated Schefflera arboricola | Leaflets splashed with cream or yellow (‘Gold Capella’). |
| Heptapleurum actinophyllum | The large umbrella tree, with long glossy leaves; it can become a tree. |
Caring for them in Morocco
- Light: bright, without scorching sun; variegated ones want more.
- Watering: when the top few centimetres of soil are dry; it dislikes excess.
- Pruning: in spring, cut stems that are too long above a leaf: it branches out and becomes denser.
- Position: find it a bright spot and keep it there: like Ficus, it doesn't like being moved.
Reading the symptoms
- It's losing its leaves: a change of spot, overwatering or lack of light.
- Sparse, stretched plant: lack of light: move it closer and prune it.
- Sticky residue, small shells: scale insects: clean and treat with black soap.
A plant you're worried about? Send a photo to the Plant Doctor.
Sources: Plants of the World Online (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) for names and origin; Royal Horticultural Society for cultivation; ASPCA for toxicity; and our own practice at the Rabat studio. Growing guidelines are averages: the light and air in your home matter more than anything.
Delivery anywhere in Morocco for 40 DH, cash on delivery, or collection from the studio, 6 Rue Zemmour, Aviation district, Rabat.
Frequently asked questions
Can it go outdoors?
On a sheltered, partly shaded terrace, yes, in the warm season. Get it used to outdoor light gradually.