Schefflera Green (Umbrella Plant)

Product Description: Schefflera Green Umbrella Plant – UAE Indoor Air-Purifying Tree

Brighten your home or office with the Schefflera Green, also known as the Umbrella Plant or Schefflera arboricola. This fast-growing tropical houseplant is loved across Dubai and the UAE for its glossy, hand-shaped green foliage that radiates like an umbrella from central stems.

Perfect for living rooms, offices, and shaded patios, it adds lush, architectural greenery with minimal fuss.

Key Features:

• Botanical name: Schefflera arboricola, family Araliaceae
• Common names: Umbrella Plant, Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Schefflera Green
• Foliage: Glossy deep green leaflets arranged in elegant umbrella-like clusters
• Growth: Fast-growing shrub, 3–6 ft indoors. Easily pruned to keep compact
• Use: Popular indoor air-purifying plant for UAE homes, offices, and lobbies
• Pet Safe: No — toxic if ingested by pets or children

FAQs:

1. Is Schefflera Green good for indoor use in the UAE?

Yes. Schefflera arboricola thrives indoors in UAE homes and offices. It loves bright indirect light and handles AC environments well, making it perfect for apartments in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.

2. How much sunlight does the Umbrella Plant need?

Bright indirect light is best. It tolerates low light but avoid direct afternoon sun which can scorch leaves. East or north-facing windows work great.

3. How often should I water Schefflera in Dubai?

Water only when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. This is usually every 7–10 days in summer, less in winter. Overwatering causes yellow leaves and root rot.

4. How big does Schefflera Green get?

It’s a fast-growing plant that can reach 3–6 ft indoors. Prune in early spring to control size and encourage bushier growth.