Set of 3 Wall-Mounting Multicolour Metal Umbrella Planters H26 x W32 x D23cm

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Tip: To help your Schefflera retain its beautiful lustre, mist it with calcium-free water, and wipe the dust off the leaves from time to time.

Due to their toxicity, Umbrella plants aren’t generally used as food or medicine anywhere in the world. They’re primarily used for their attractiveness and beauty. Schefflera plants are ranked 16 out of 28 in NASA’s study on air quality improvements from house plants, so they’re worth adding for a healthier home. The soil needs to be aerated enough to help preserve oxygen levels around the roots of the Umbrella plant, even after you have watered the plant. This will help your plant avoid root rot or any other problems with its roots. The main downside is with age or prolonged incorrect care, the lower leaves will fall and you will have a bare lower stem but still with a full canopy. Which despite sometimes being called an Umbrella Tree, can look very odd indoors! Try either a 75-watt equivalent plant light pointing indirectly at the plant or placement within a few feet of an Eastern or Northern windows. A sheer curtain in front of the window can prevent accidental sunburn as the sun moves. If you placed the plant too close to bright light, move it to a dark area after 3 to 4 hours of exposure. Temperature and Humidity Preferences The cuttings will respond well to propagation if they are taken and used in spring. Look for healthy branches and cut about 2 inches (5 cm) from their tips. For the propagation medium, fill a container with the same potting soil you are already using for the mother Umbrella plant. Schefflera Arboricola cuttingAverage household temperatures of 60-75℉ are perfect for these houseplants. Avoid temperatures under 55℉ as scheffleras are sensitive to cold temperatures. Humidity

Many of these problems can lead to the death of your Umbrella plant if you do not treat the problem as soon as you identify it. Let’s go through these causes of Umbrella plants losing their leaves more in-depth, so you can identify them easier and treat the cause. 1 – Improper Lighting Conditions Umbrella plants like some sunlight but do not like being exposed constantly to the sun. Try placing your plant near a window but not directly on a windowsill. If the plant gets too much sun, you will notice the leaves turn yellow. Are umbrella plants good for indoors? There are a few common issues you might encounter with your umbrella plant. Some of them more serious than others. Young plants should be potted in dry compost and then watered afterwards. The best ratio for soil moisture is one third wet to two thirds dry. If you notice yellowing leaves on your plant you have an early sign of poor health. Yellowing leaves can be caused by:

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The umbrella plant is easy to care for if you position it correctly in your home. It needs occasional watering and misting, so naturally it thrives in warmer humid rooms. Do umbrella plants like sun or shade? Their panicles present many tiny umbels that contain about 5-10 flowers each. The bloomings come in a lovely color palette, ranging from yellow to green. So, with Umbrella plants, the rule is, when the top inch of the plant’s soil is dry, you should water the plant thoroughly and let any excess water run through the plant pots drainage holes to help flush the soil.

Dwarf Umbrella trees can be grown among other plant companions including Peace Lily, Philodendron, Dracaena, Dieffenbachia, and Ficus. It will be easier to provide them with the bright but not direct sun that they need by moving them outside onto a patio, perhaps, during the summer. But you can keep your plant indoors as long as you have a bright enough location within your home. This will happen as the plant is too dehydrated to sustain the number of leaves it currently has, so it will drop a large number of them to ensure it can survive for a little bit longer. SolutionIf you love the idea of umbrella plants but are not quite sure they are right for your home you should consider:

Umbrella plants can tolerate a wide range of lighting conditions for a short time, but you should try to keep them in their preferred sunlight conditions as much as possible as this will cause fewer problems with the plant’s health. Skip every other month for fertilization over the winter since the plant will naturally grow slower. Liquid fertilizers are the easiest to dilute and apply to potted house plants, but slow-release granules or spikes can also work. Without occasional fertilizing, you’ll find the Umbrella plant failing to grow new leaves or put on height. Pruning Umbrella Plants The umbrella plant is a group of different types of plant, though typically you will be thinking about the umbrella plant Schefflera. You may have come across other names for them like the parasol plant, umbrella palms, and the image-provoking octopus tree.

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Too much direct sunlight can damage your umbrella plant. Remember that although these plants are fast growing, they don't reach the heights indoors that they would in the rainforest. Nevertheless, you may need to take on an active pruning regimen to prevent your plant outgrowing its space.