‹ All plantsAustralian Umbrella Tree
Heptapleurum actinophyllum
Woody houseplants (Norfolk Pine, Money Tree, Coffee Plant)Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree
Scientific Name History
Current accepted name: Heptapleurum actinophyllum
Previously or alternatively classified as: - Schefflera actinophylla
- Brassaia actinophylla
Large palmately compound leaves radiate like umbrella spokes from long petioles on a woody tree.
Growth habit: woody upright.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Woody foliage houseplants are generally stable once acclimated, though they often react to abrupt light or watering changes.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun may be tolerated after acclimation.
Water after the upper portion begins drying; avoid chronic saturation.
Airy, well-draining tropical woody-plant mix.
Average to moderate household humidity.
No climbing support needed.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
