Species Name: Schefflera arboricola Common name(s): Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Hawaiian-elf Defining Characteristics: An evergreen shrub, featuring dark green foliage with 7-9 leaflets resembling an open umbrella. Its appealing leaf design and high durability make it a popular choice among indoor gardeners Not recommended for terrariums due to its size but makes an eye-catching houseplant. Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Large Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs. Temperature Requirement (°F): 60-75° Humidity: Moderate (30-70%) Humid (70-100%) Watering frequency: Moderate watering. Water once the top inch of soil has dried. Lighting: Partial Shade Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast Height at Maturity: 3-4 feet Origin: Southeast Asia, Taiwan Regional locality: Along streams banks and wet forests USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12 *Schefflera arboricola, dwarf umbrella trees are mildly toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals and are harmful if ingested. For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Shipping Notes: As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot.
