Schefflera Arboricola 'Dwarf Umbrella Plant' Seeds

Store these seeds in a cool, dry place if not planting right away. It is recommend to plant them right away, the longer they are stored, the lower the germination rates will be. Schefflera seeds are some of the most difficult houseplant seeds to germinate, so you'll want to either 1. soak the seeds for ~24 hours and then plant in a very humid greenhouse ideally with a heat mat and grow light 2. (our favorite method) start off the seeds with the paper towel method, keeping the paper towel consistently moist and warm. Once the seeds germinate, plant them gently in some potting mix with a dome and once the seedlings acclimate, remove the dome and keep them brightly lit(no direct sun) ( Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide ) These seeds are for the 2026 growing season. About the seeds: level beginner | intermediate | advanced germination time 30-60 days depth 1/4” - 1" spacing 1-3 seeds per 3" nursery pot or soil pod recommended planter soil pod or 3" nursery pot time to maturity 6 months - 1 year seed prep pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none method greenhouse | paper towel method temperature 75F - 85F About the Plants: description bushy tree with umbrella-shaped leaves difficulty beginner | intermediate | advanced growth speed slow | medium | fast size of plant 2'-5' tall light full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights soil well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix pH 6.0-6.5 temperature warm | cool pet-friendly cats | dogs | no pests & diseases root rot, scale, spider mites, thrips fertilization heavy | moderate | light