How to Grow Umbrella Tree

Umbrella tree is ideal for creating a large leafy statement indoors, growing to around 2 m tall. It's a low maintenance tropical-looking indoor plant, perfect for time poor gardeners.

Indoors in a well lit spot away from direct sunlight

Water when the top 2-3cm of potting mix feels dry

Yates Premium Potting Mix

Suitable for growing all year round

How to grow umbrella tree in a pot

Step 1

Choose a spot indoors that is well lit but away from direct sunlight. Being a tall growing plant, an empty corner of a room is ideal for an umbrella tree.

Step 2

Fill the pot (halfway) with Yates Premium Potting Mix.

Step 3

Remove the plant from the container, gently tease the roots and cut away any matted or tangled roots.

Step 4

Position in hole and backfill with potting mix, gently firming down. Water in well keeping the water away from the leaves.

Step 5

After the initial water, water each time after checking if the top 2-3cm of the potting mix has dried.

Step 6

Feed fortnightly from spring to autumn with Yates Thrive Houseplant Liquid Plant Food to promote strong root development and healthy foliage.

Growing tips

Remove dead flowers after flowering period.
Generally pest free, but mealy bugs and scale can cause some damage.
To encourage bushier growth, stem tips can be pinched out.
Don't move umbrella trees unecessarily as they can drop their leaves.
Do not plant umbrella trees out into the garden as in some areas they're classified as weeds.