Australian Umbrella Tree

Australian Umbrella Tree (Heptapleurum actinophyllum aka Schefflera) is an easy plant to grow and just requires bright, indirect light. Keep your digital thermometer nearby and only water when he's nearly dry. Umbrella trees can live to almost 25 years and get up to 10 feet tall indoors. Enjoy the bushy tendency and width he requires as he grows, and give him a wide berth. His finger-like leaves appear like an open umbrella, hence the name. We imagine this was Mary Poppin's favorite plant since it kept her in check and guided her!