Schefflera Arboricola - The Elegant Umbrella Plant
The Schefflera Arboricola, commonly known as the Umbrella Plant or Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is a stunning indoor plant featuring glossy, umbrella-like leaf clusters that bring tropical elegance to homes and offices across Pakistan. With its compact growth habit, air-purifying properties, and remarkably easy care, this versatile plant is perfect for beginners and experienced plant lovers alike.
Why Choose Our Schefflera Arboricola?
- Distinctive Umbrella-Shaped Foliage – Glossy green leaves arranged in elegant circular clusters create unique visual appeal
- Air Purifying Properties – Naturally filters indoor air pollutants and improves air quality
- Extremely Low Maintenance – Thrives with minimal care, perfect for busy professionals and beginners
- Adaptable to Light Conditions – Tolerates bright indirect to medium light environments
- Compact Growth Habit – Ideal for tabletops, desks, and smaller spaces unlike larger Schefflera varieties
- Fast Growing – Quickly develops full, bushy foliage with proper care
- Versatile Styling – Can be pruned into tree form, kept bushy, or trained as bonsai
- Pest Resistant – Rarely affected by common houseplant pests
Complete Care Guide
Light Requirements: Bright indirect light (tolerates medium light; more light = fuller growth)
Watering: Water when top 2-3 inches of soil are dry; once weekly in summer, less in winter
Temperature: 18-27°C (65-80°F) - ideal for Pakistani homes and offices
Humidity: Moderate (adapts to normal household humidity; mist occasionally)
Soil: Well-draining potting mix with perlite or bark
Growth: Reaches 90-180cm (3-6 feet) indoors; can be pruned to maintain compact size
Fertilizer: Monthly during growing season (spring-summer) with balanced liquid fertilizer
Maintenance: Wipe leaves monthly to remove dust; prune to control size and shape; rotate for even growth
Perfect For
Living rooms, bedrooms, offices, reception areas, desks, shelves, bright corners, air-conditioned spaces, and any indoor environment needing elegant greenery. Ideal for corporate offices, hotels, and commercial spaces.
Common Care Tips
Leaf drop: Usually caused by overwatering, underwatering, or sudden temperature changes - maintain consistent care
Yellow leaves: May indicate overwatering or poor drainage - allow soil to dry more between waterings
Leggy growth: Needs more light - move to brighter location and prune to encourage bushiness
Brown leaf tips: Low humidity or tap water chemicals - mist regularly or use filtered water
Sticky leaves: May indicate scale insects - wipe leaves with soapy water and inspect regularly
Styling Ideas
Display as a statement floor plant in decorative ceramic pots, use on desks and tables for compact displays, train into tree form with single trunk, create bonsai specimens through pruning, pair with modern minimalist planters for contemporary offices, or group with other tropical plants for lush displays. The Umbrella Plant's elegant form makes it perfect for professional and residential settings.
Pruning & Shaping
Schefflera Arboricola responds beautifully to pruning! Trim regularly to maintain desired size and shape, remove leggy stems to encourage bushier growth, or prune into tree form by removing lower leaves. The plant tolerates heavy pruning and will quickly produce new growth.
Variegated Varieties
While our standard Schefflera features solid green leaves, variegated varieties with yellow or cream markings are also available. All varieties share the same easy-care requirements and elegant umbrella-shaped foliage.
Pet Consideration
Schefflera Arboricola contains calcium oxalate crystals and is mildly toxic if ingested by cats or dogs. We recommend placing it out of reach of curious pets or choosing pet-friendly alternatives if you have pets that tend to chew on plants.
House of Horticulturists Quality Promise
Each Schefflera Arboricola is carefully selected for glossy foliage, full growth, and healthy stems. We ensure your Umbrella Plant arrives in premium condition, ready to bring tropical elegance to your space for years. Nationwide delivery across Pakistan with expert packaging for safe transit.
Order your Schefflera Arboricola today and add elegant umbrella-shaped greenery to your indoor garden!
