Comments on: Dwarf Umbrella Tree

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:25:59 +0000

i would call your vet and ask them they should be able to research from the correct sources .

By: Shibibi

Shibibi — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:22:07 +0000

I never knew mine was a Dwarf until I read this article while researching different trees with my son for a grade Six science assignment. My umbrella tree was inherited from my late Grandmother in 1989 and while it does get forgotten at times (and not watered) it still grows and looks lush and beautiful! Also I don’t believe it to be poisonous as I know my dogs have eaten the leaves and they are fine. The weight of the branches can be challenging as it pulls the whole tree over so pruning is a must! But overall, it is gorgeous and easy to care for. I hope to see it live on many more years.

By: Carol Kroeger

Carol Kroeger — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 01:08:25 +0000

I have an umbrella plant that is 22 years old & still looks great.

By: JJ

JJ — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:25:05 +0000

I have a healthy umbrella tree that is very tall 5+’ . . .this afternoon my 2 1/2 year old took all the leaves off while I thought she was napping ( oh the bittersweet risk of taking a nap while you’re child is “napping”). . .anyway. . .I was curious to know if you think it will grow them back if I continue to care for it well. . .???? Should I cut it down? Or should i just cut my losses??? Any advice would be great THanks!

By: arlene

arlene — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:57:09 +0000

an umbrella tree ; needs a lot of direct light .if the leaves are turning brown it is getting to much water. i put my plant on my patio all summer ;bring it in side in the winter and put it in front of my patio window for direct light i do not water it all winter as it gets enough water from rain in the summer . ive had mine for a good ten years.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 18:18:20 +0000

Hi there,
I found a parasol plant in the street a month or so ago and immediately took it home to ‘save’ it; it’s about 5′ tall with a fair amount of growth at the top. I repotted it in fresh compost in a pot with good drainage and it stands in a well-lit room out of direct light. I assume as it was dumped in the road whoever owned it previously realised it wasn’t well but I’d hoped a new home and fresh soil would help. However, the leaves have begun to turn yellow and brown and many of them have developed brown lines as though something is chewing away at them. However are no signs of infestation that I can see.
It makes me very sad that it’s dying, any advice gratefully accepted!

By: evelynsass

evelynsass — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:15:10 +0000

Where I live we have an umbrella plant and it is starting to show nasty sap on the leaves. Please does any body no any thing about these plants. I have tried everything and can not figure it out . Please help me.

By: Debbie - Namibia

Debbie - Namibia — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:48:18 +0000

I have a dwarf umbrella tree for a few years now. It is quite healthy and in indirect sunlight indoors. A few months ago I noticed it leaves seemed to be sweating a type of sticky clear type of resin which then leaves the table where it stands on all sticky. I washed the plant off with water and it was alright for a few months and the leaves (although healthy) have now again started weeping the watery looking sticky type of resin. does anyone have an idea what this is?

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:15:45 +0000

I’m seriously confused as to the toxicity of the Umbrella tree. I want to get 2 to place in my bedroom, but I have cats and the ASPCA lists Schefflera as toxic to them. However, some other sources indicate that Arboricola or the Umbrella plant is NOT toxic to dogs or cats! Can someone please help me out so that I don’t go buying a plant that will make my kitties sick?!?!? Thanks.

By: erica g.

erica g. — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:02:15 +0000

well i had jus bought this tree and i am worried bout having little bugs in my house from the tree.. does this happen often???