Plant Database
Variegated Dwarf Umbrella Plant
Schefflera arboricola ‘Variegata’
Variegated Dwarf Umbrella Plant is the sparkling, ornamental cousin of the classic umbrella tree, prized for its cheerful, cream-and-green foliage. Each umbrella-like leaf is elegantly margined in creamy yellow, creating a bright, airy effect that lights up shaded corners. More compact and often bushier than the all-green type, it's a stellar choice for adding a splash of color to container gardens on a shaded patio or as a standout houseplant that brings a touch of the tropics indoors.
• Cheerful Variegated Foliage: Displays the characteristic compound leaves, but each leaflet is beautifully edged with an irregular margin of creamy white or yellow.
• Compact & Bushy Habit: Tends to grow in a denser, more multi-stemmed form than the species, making it ideal for containers and keeping a full appearance.
• Brightens Low-Light Areas: The light-colored variegation helps reflect available light, making it exceptionally effective at brightening up deep shade outdoors or low-light rooms indoors.
• Dual-Purpose Plant: Excels equally as a captivating patio container plant for shaded areas and as a popular, decorative houseplant.
• Easy-Going Nature: Shares the same resilience and low-water needs as its green counterpart, requiring minimal care for maximum visual payoff.