Umbrella Plants

umbrella plant is a multi trunk tree that can grows over 15 metres tall outdoors and has to be pruned and topped at some point to keep its size manageable within a home. Its close relative Schefflera Actinophylla has to carefully planted because of its invasive nature and is seen as a in certain places.

Varieties: You will find three main varieties available including variegated (Gold Capella), plain green leafed and dwarf sized trees just named schefflera and umbrella plant.

Flowering: Grown in warmer climates outdoors - the umbrella plant produces bright red flowers like tentacles growing above the foliage on long stems (it's where it gets the common name octopus tree). Unfortunately were not able to get these in flower when grown indoors.