Common Name: Umbrella Tree; Octopus Tree; Australian Ivy Palm
Scientific Name: Schefflera actinophyllum; Heptapleurum actinophyllum
Light: bright indirect light; will tolerate medium light
Water: allow top 2 inches of soil to dry out before watering but never allow it to completely dry out
Care: Trim as needed. Can get up to 10' in the correct indoor conditions.
Details: shiny dark green leaves consist of smaller leaflets, arranged to resemble the shape of an umbrella; more compact than other Scheffleras
Not pet friendly