Umbrella tree
Schefflera actinophylla · Scheffleras · Ginseng family
Also known as: Octopus Tree · Queensland Umbrella Tree · Schefflera
Easy100–250cmNot pet-safe
Umbrella tree care at a glance
Umbrella tree (Schefflera actinophylla) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18–32 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 18–32 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Umbrella tree
Possible pests on Umbrella tree include Spider mites, Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids. A possible disease is Bacterial leaf spot. Umbrella tree is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Low
- Aphids Low
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Bacterial leaf spot Medium
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Umbrella tree
- Which pests affect Umbrella tree?
- Possible pests on Umbrella tree include Spider mites, Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Umbrella tree?
- A possible disease is Bacterial leaf spot.
- Is Umbrella tree toxic to cats and dogs?
- Umbrella tree is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Umbrella tree need?
- Umbrella tree has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Umbrella tree need?
- Umbrella tree prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Umbrella tree frost-hardy?
- Umbrella tree is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 13 °C.