How to Care for Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella tree)

Korean name: 셰플레라 액티노필라

An evergreen foliage plant with long petioles bearing several finger-shaped leaves arranged like an umbrella. It grows fast and tall, making it easy to care for and popular as an indoor plant. Flowers are rare, and it is mainly appreciated for its leaf shape and form.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Araliaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Australia, New Guinea
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: beginner friendly, broad leaves, fast growing, indoor plant
• Also known as: Umbrella tree, Octopus tree

Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Adapts to normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Schefflera actinophylla?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Schefflera actinophylla?

It likes Thrives in bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Prefers well-draining soil..

Is Schefflera actinophylla safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Schefflera actinophylla good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Adapts to normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season..