umbrella tree, Schefflera spp. Something different. The leaves of this plant are so striking in the way that they are arrange in an umbrella spoke pattern. LIGHT + HUMIDITY Bright, indirect light. Prefers moderate humidity. WATERING + SOIL TYPE Allow top half of well-draining houseplant soil to dry between waterings. FERTILIZER Use a slow-release fertilizer during active growth season. BLOOMS + PROPAGATION Summer. Propagate with cuttings. TOXICITY Toxic to animals + humans.