indoor schefflera
The indoor schefflera, or Schefflera arboricola, is a favourite among New Zealand plant lovers for its lively presence and easygoing care. Whether you're new to indoor gardening or a seasoned plant parent, the schefflera offers a lush, tropical statement with its glossy, umbrella-shaped leaves and graceful growth habit. Also known as the dwarf umbrella tree, indoor schefflera is an adaptable houseplant that thrives in a variety of light conditions and brings year-round interest to homes and offices. If you're after a reliable, good-looking foliage plant, the indoor schefflera promises vigorous growth and air-purifying benefits with minimal fuss.
Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)
Dwarf Umbrella Tree
The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid green, glossy, and comprises of multiple, large leaflets in a fan arrangement. Outdoors it will grow to about 1 m tall and the same wide, though it can be trimmed as necessary. Indoors, the Dwarf Umbrella Tree can be contained to any desired size. Schefflera arboricola is commonly grown as a potted plant, added to tropical gardens, included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used for bonsai. NB: Schefflera arboricola also has the synonymous name: Heptapleurum arboricola.
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Indoor Plants - Height:
1.00 m - Spread:
1.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Garden uses:
Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical, White
