Schefflera Variegated Plant - Dwarf Umbrella Plant

The Schefflera Variegated Plant, popularly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Plant, is a beautiful ornamental indoor plant with glossy green and cream variegated leaves shaped like an umbrella. It is admired for its air-purifying qualities, ability to thrive indoors, and elegant look that enhances homes, offices, and indoor gardens. Being hardy and low-maintenance, this plant is an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced plant lovers.

🌟 Benefits

• Air-purifying plant – removes toxins and improves indoor air quality.

• Low-maintenance – grows easily with minimal care.

• Attractive variegated leaves add beauty and elegance indoors.

• Brings positive vibes and greenery to home or office spaces.

• Can be grown as a tabletop plant or floor plant depending on pot size.

🌿 Care Tips

• Keep in bright, indirect light for vibrant leaf colors.

• Water moderately – let the topsoil dry before watering again.

• Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

• Suitable for indoor pots and shaded balconies.

• Fertilize once a month with mild organic fertilizer during the growing season.

• Prune occasionally to maintain a compact and bushy shape.

🪴 Common & Also Called Names

• Common English Names: Dwarf Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Tree, Schefflera Plant

• Botanical Name: Schefflera arboricola (Variegated variety)

Regional Names in Indian Languages

(Schefflera is not native to India, so direct translations are uncommon. It is usually sold under its English/common names. Still, some local nurseries may refer to it as “Umbrella Plant” in Indian languages.)

• Hindi: छतरी पौधा (Chhatri Paudha)

• Tamil: குடை செடி (Kudai Chedi)

• Telugu: గొడుగు మొక్క (Godugu Mokka)

• Kannada: ಛತ್ರಿ ಗಿಡ (Chatri Gida)

• Malayalam: കുട ശാഖ (Kuda Shakha)

• Marathi: छत्री झाड (Chatri Jhad)

• Gujarati: છત્રી છોડ (Chatri Chhod)

• Bengali: ছাতা গাছ (Chhata Gachh)

• Punjabi: ਛਤਰੀ ਪੌਦਾ (Chatri Paudha)