Australian Umbrella Tree

Schefflera Actinophylla Amate

£49.99

Are you looking for an easy-care plant with long, pointed, and elegant leaves? Well, the Australian Umbrella Plant may be for you! This indoor houseplant is perfect as a gift for someone new to gardening, as well as the not so green-fingered!

If you’re wondering what to pair this with, why not have a look at some of our quirky Elho plastic plant pots. They’re made from 100% recycled plastic!

Plant Height: 100cm Pot Size: 24cm

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Melanie Craig
09:52 26 Jan 25
I ordered a dark leaf snake plant. And it's absolutely lovely healthy plant. It arrived well packed, in perfect condition and very quickly. I will definitely be ordering again. Thank you.
Jenny Angliss
13:49 24 Jan 25
I bought a plant for my daughter. It arrived at her home looking very healthy and exactly as described/depicted on the website. Really good value for money as well. Thank you.
Rita Hendley
07:28 17 Jan 25
Plant arrived in immaculate condition and looks very lovely in our new room. Very pleased with Oxyplants :) thank you
jill whitehouse
18:31 16 Jan 25
Bought the plant and pot for my son’s new house. I haven’t seen it yet only a photograph but it looks in very good condition. I was worried about transit but it arrived all in one piece.
Patricia Porceanu
19:58 11 Jan 25
Highly recommended for buying plants! I'm happy with how the plants are, and they were delivered. I will buy again from them.
Kim Crosby
19:28 10 Jan 25
I ordered a peace lily (between 50-70cm) with a pot for my cousin who had lost his beautiful mother. He loved it. Thank you.
Jane Haynes
11:02 31 Dec 24
I ordered an artificial bonsai for my son who fails to keep real plants alive. It arrived in time and was so beautifully packaged I did think for a moment that I'd made a mistake and bought a real one! He is delighted with it. I wouldn't hesitate to order again.
Julie Woodrow
14:07 22 Dec 24
I recently purchased, at short notice, a Kentia Palm for my mum's birthday. The whole process, from ordering to delivery, was superb. Friendly, efficient communications with the Company, speedy delivery, excellent packaging and a gorgeous plant.Mum was super stoked🙂.I will use this Company again.Thank you.
Abhishek Agarwal
22:03 12 Dec 24
Very efficient customer service who make a good effort to help out with your query. The plants and pots arrived safely and looked wonderfully fresh ! Will be using them again.
fuzzy pete
09:45 10 Dec 24
GOOD HEALTHY PLANT WHICH WAS WELL PACKED I AM VERY PLEASED WITH IT
Donna Smith
20:49 05 Dec 24
Arrived,on time.very healthy,just needed a drink,and a nice spot.Beautiful plants
Carl Brady
18:33 04 Dec 24
Quick delivery, plant really healthy & packed very well. Great service.Thank you
Edyta Piotrowska
14:57 04 Dec 24
I am very happy with my lucky bamboo! It was delivered in perfect condition in a white pot as I requested.
Duncan
12:38 30 Nov 24
I ordered a Kentia Palm from Oxy-Plants. I chose Oxy because they were by fair the best value for money and the most efficient in processing and delivering my new plant baby. I ordered on the Thursday and it arrives on the Monday.I was half expecting the plant to be dehydrated or lost its zest for life. HOWEVER, I couldn't have been more wrong; dark healthy green leaves, beautiful shape to the body of the plant and all planted in a fairly moist post of potting compost.Wrll done Oxy, you've got a customer for life in me now! 😁
Mariia Satsiuk
13:29 22 Nov 24
Denise Thomas
08:11 22 Nov 24
I ordered a long stemmed bamboo and I am so pleased. It got delivered promptly with it being packaged so lovingly so it wouldn't get damaged. You don't often see attention to detail like that any more The plant arrived strong and healthy looking. . Going to order more
Chris Adams
09:28 18 Nov 24
Very quick with responding to any problems, plants arrived healthy and well packed, unfortunately one large pot was broken in transit, but this was very quickly sorted out by Marika and a new pot sent out, I would highly recommend oxy plants.
Ibolya Taligas
12:11 17 Nov 24
It's the first time that I shopped for indoor plants at Oxy-Plants and I'm thrilled with my purchase . Both the money tree and kentia palm arrived in a huge box, very well packed. They even arranged the delivery for my preferred day. The plants look strong and healthy and they were very well priced as well. Highly recommend this very friendly small business!
Paul Wilson
13:55 15 Nov 24
Really pleased with my purchase which arrived in a timely manner. Great value for money too.
Julie Baldwin
18:47 12 Nov 24
The plants I ordered arrived promptly and in great condition, they were bigger than I expected too!
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How To Care For Australian Umbrella Tree

The Australian Umbrella Tree requires watering fairly often. However, let the soil in your pot dry out between watering. Make sure you don’t over-water your Australian Umbrella Plant as this will kill your beloved house plant. A tell-tale sign of this is if the leaves start to turn yellow. If you don’t have anything to water with, why not try our BRAND NEW watering cans?

Your Australian Umbrella Plant loves  bright, indirect sunlight. A common problem is that they may lose leaves and wilt rapidly – this is often caused by too little light. Offer them a position with a splash of morning sun and avoid them being exposed to for more than three hours of direct sunlight.

You shouldn’t need to mist your Schefflera too regularly, but all plants like a bit of a pampering every now and again.  If you have nothing to mist with, we have the perfect solution! Try our water mister. Equally, you could always water your houseplants, once a season, in the shower.

Umbrella Plants like a well-draining, loose potting mixture. If you’re a fan of making your own soil substrates, you could add seem perlite or vermiculite into your mix.

The Australian Umbrella Tree doesn’t really need fertilising, but you can give them a feed once a year if you wish. Something like our Miracle-Gro All Purpose Pump and Feed would be perfect as this will ensure your umbrella plant has strong roots, stems and a bright bushy foliage at the same time!

If using fertiliser is new to you, read our “How to Fertilise Your Houseplant” page!

Although rare, the Australian Umbrella Tree may become susceptible to aphids, scales, and mealybugs. If this becomes a problem, simply treat it with some of our neem oil!

If you think your plant is suffering from a pest or disease, take a look at our Pests and Infections page!

You should look to repot your Umbrella Plant about once a year. You can tell when it’s time to repot when the roots are root-bound! Have a look at our extensive range of stone plant pots and pick which one you find nicest!

Wondering how to repot your houseplant? Take a look at our repotting guide. It has all the information you’ll need!

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About Australian Umbrella Tree

Originating from the rainforests of Australia, the Australian Umbrella Tree is one of the most beautiful houseplants we have to offer! With beautiful bushy foliage, this plant has delicate long leaves that are waxy and green.

The Australian Umbrella Tree Looks Exotic!

If you’re already well acquainted with the Umbrella plant, you’ll know it to have short, plump, and rounded leaves. In comparison, the Schefflera Actinophylla Amate is the very opposite of this! This indoor houseplant has long, thin, and pointed providing a sleek and elegant look.

As this Umbrella Tree is a natural showstopper, you may want to pair this with a sleek-looking pot. We recommend the Elho Jazz or Elho Vibes range! Did you know they’re made from 100% recycled plastic?

What Are the Australian Umbrella Tree’s Ideal Conditions?

The Australian Umbrella Plant is popular for its compact nature and ease of care. It’s definitely one of our easy-care houseplants! It loves to be in a warm and humid environment, similar to its natural habitat! Give your Schefflera bright, indirect light and sit it in a bright corner or by a window.

This plant will love an occasional misting, so make sure you invest in a high-quality water mister!

Is this product not for you? Not to worry! Take a look at our (almost) Unkillable plants and our Best Large Houseplants pages.

Please note: this plant comes in a plastic nursery pot. Browse our entire range of plant pots to add that extra charm and character to your home.

Botanical Name
Schefflera Actinophylla Amate
Nicknames
Umbrella Plant ‘Amate’
Air Purification Qualities
Yes
Child & Pet Safe?
No – Toxic to pets and humans
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