University of Illinois Extension
Houseplants
Types of Houseplants
Schefflera
arboricola
Australian Umbrella Tree, Hawaiian Schefflera
This schefflera is easier to grow than the Brassaia Umbrella Tree. It is smaller and the leaves are more obovate.
Care
Plant in regular potting mix. Follow the same directions as for Brassaia.
Special Requirements
Help keep bushy by pinching out the growing tips. Spider mites do not attack this schefflera as often as the other schefflera, Brassaia.
