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Here, I will explain 12 types of Umbrella plant. That is based on my own experience.

Schefflera Types

1. Madame De Smet Schefflera
2. Australia Umbrella Tree
3. False Aralia Schefflera
4. Green Gold Schefflera
5. Taiwanese Schefflera
6. Janine Schefflera
7. Frodin Schefflera
8. Trinette Schefflera
9. Alpine Schefflera
10. Dwarf Schefflera
11. Gold Capella Schefflera
12. Octopus Schefflera

Umbrella plant Types

1. Madame De Smet Schefflera

Umbrella trees can thrive on neglect, which makes them popular potted plants for the less than green fingered amongst us. Give it plenty of light and water, regular misting, a shady nook, and enjoy those beautifully-patterned creamy-green leaves emerge.The Schefflera has the image of harbouring good luck, but this may be because its cluster-shaped foliage resembles hands. With this stunning appearance, you are sure to create a positive atmosphere. A compact, evergreen shrub with glossy, variegated foliage. An easy-to-grow indoor plant for home or office, and a popular shrub for foliage effects in tropical gardens or in patio pots.

2. Australia Umbrella Tree

Although umbrella plants do best in bright, indirect light, they can usually tolerate direct indoor light and will just grow more slowly and become leggy in medium to low light. Humidity is generally not a concern, but the plants can be more susceptible to pests like scale and spider mites if the air is too dry. It is commonly grown as an ornamental in backyards as it has a unique look and attracts birds. These birds can rapidly spread the seeds, particularly through native bushland. The roots of umbrella trees can pressurise building foundations and block plumbing joints and pipes.

3. False Aralia Schefflera

False aralia is grown both indoors and outdoors more for its foliage than its small flowers. It is very rare for false aralia to bloom indoors. It requires the plant’s ideal combination of natural sunlight, warmth, and humidity.That depends on which of the 70 or so species in the genus Aralia it’s compared to. In most cases, false aralia bears little resemblance to Aralia plants, even though Schefflera species are members of the vast Araliaceae family. Whether or not the name ”false aralia” is warranted, the plant is indeed elegant.

4. Green Gold Schefflera

The schefflera is a popular indoor plant because of the beauty of its dark green plus golden leaves.Schefflera species are wonderfully tropical plants. The larger schefflera features long, shiny, oval green leaves that droop gracefully from a central stalk. A mature schefflera might have 12 or 16 leaflets from a single stalk, while an immature schefflera is more likely to have 4 or 6.The Schefflera has the image of harbouring good luck, but this may be because its cluster-shaped foliage resembles hands.

5. Taiwanese Schefflera

Schefflera taiwaniana is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to Taiwan, where it is scattered throughout coniferous forests at 2,000–3,000m.Growing to 4 m tall by 2.5 m broad, it is an evergreen shrub or small tree.The plant can tolerate some cold, but it is best to protect it from strong winds and frost. Planting against a south or west-facing wall can provide additional warmth and protection.

6. Janine Schefflera

The Schefflera Janine is a compact plant that can grow up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It has glossy green leaves with creamy yellow margins arranged in an umbrella-like pattern. The variegation is random and varies from leaf to leaf, making each plant unique.This plant is popular houseplants that can flourish for years with the right care. Here’s what you need to know. Place plants in bright, indirect light or grow outside in bright sunlight in zones 10 to 12.

7. Frodin Schefflera

This plant, also called Schefflera heptaphylla. The minimum temperature for growing this plant in temperate zones is 55-59 degree Fahrenheit. It is often grown as a houseplant and tends to be more compact, growing up to 2-3 m (7-10 ft) in height. Schefflera is the largest genus in the family Araliaceae, which contains 602 known species indigenous to Asia, Africa, and the southwest Pacific region, several of which are used in traditional medicine.

8. Trinette Schefflera

Trinette Variegated Schefflera can be expected to grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. It can cause vomiting, kidney problems, tremors, and heart and respiratory problems. Schefflera can also cause oral irritation, such as difficulty swallowing, drooling, and burning of the mouth, lips, and tongue.

9. Alpine Schefflera

Schefflera prefers bright, indirect sunlight but larger varieties can tolerate dappled direct sunlight. An East, West or diffused South window would be ideal to keep your Schefflera happy and actively growing. An unobstructed Northern window may work but will causes stunted growth as they can’t tolerate lower light. It is extremely low maintenance and prefers a bright, non-direct light, but can tolerate lower light levels. But unlike the big, bushy Amate, the Alpine has an upright, compact shape, making it a great alternative for small spaces.

10. Dwarf Schefflera

The dwarf umbrella tree may grow 10-15 feet tall when planted outside in South Florida, this tropical plant can be grown indoors and will only get from 4 to 6 feet high and wide in a container.To treat pain in trigeminal neuralgia, headache, sciatica, and rheumatism, and for trauma, liver complications, and other disorders.

11. Gold Capella Schefflera

This plant prefer bright, indirect sunlight but larger varieties can tolerate dappled direct sunlight. An East, West or diffused South window would be ideal to keep your Schefflera happy and actively growing. An unobstructed Northern window may work but will causes stunted growth as they can’t tolerate lower light.Only water your Umbrella plant when the top layer of the soil gets dry. Don’t let the soil get soggy, as Scheffleras don’t tolerate waterlogged soil. 

12. Octopus Schefflera

It is native to tropical rainforests and gallery forests in northern and north-eastern Queensland coasts and the Northern Territory of Australia, as well as New Guinea and Java. Common names include Australian umbrella tree. By the 1970’s the octopus tree escaped cultivation, and was found established outside of gardens in natural areas. It was also introduced to Hawaii as an ornamental tree ideal for resorts.