Schefflera Charlotte (Umbrella tree) H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm
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CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Shiny umbel foliage • 🌤️ Indirect light / Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • ✨ Easy care • 📏 H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm
The Schefflera Charlotte, also called the Umbrella tree, is a tropical indoor plant with an elegant and balanced silhouette. Its shiny, varnished foliage, made up of leaflets arranged in an umbel, gives it an architectural look that structures the space without overwhelming it — a strong plant presence in an accessible size.
Native to Taiwan and Australia, it has established itself as one of the most versatile tropical plants for modern interiors: vigorous, tolerant of partial shade, and steady growing, it naturally appears among the species recommended in our easy-care selection.
Which Schefflera variety to choose?
The Schefflera range available at Verdeia covers very different sizes and characters — here’s how the Charlotte fits in:
- Schefflera Charlotte (this plant) — deep shiny green umbel foliage, balanced and dense habit, H45 cm. The most classic and accessible.
- Schefflera Nora — dense shiny green umbels, compact and branched habit, H60–75 cm. The bushiest.
- Schefflera Gerda — finely cut palmate foliage, airy habit, H35 cm. The most graphic in small size.
- Schefflera Gold Capella — variegated green and golden yellow foliage, upright bushy habit, H75–130 cm. The brightest and most colorful.
- Schefflera Compacta — small dense shiny green leaves, H80 cm. The fullest in volume.
- Schefflera Amate — large shiny solid green leaves, majestic habit, H100 cm. The most imposing.
If you want to start with the Schefflera family, the Charlotte offers the best balance between accessible size, simple care, and immediate decorative foliage.
Exposure & location
The Schefflera Charlotte naturally grows under tropical canopy — it replicates this behavior indoors and adapts very well to rooms without direct light. To make the most of its location, check out our guide on plants suited for each room.
- Ideal exposure: soft indirect light to partial shade — east or north-facing window, or room away from windows.
- Tolerates: low-light corners, offices without direct natural light.
- Avoid: direct sun that burns the foliage, drafts, and temperature shocks.
- Temperature: 18–26 °C, not dropping below 15 °C.
- Substrate: well-draining — universal potting soil with clay pellets at the bottom of the pot.
Each plant is unique: foliage density and shoot vigor naturally vary depending on light and season.
Watering & care
The Schefflera tolerates slight underwatering better than overwatering — the finger test is the most reliable guide to adjust frequency according to the season.
- Watering: moderate — water when the surface of the substrate is dry.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer; every 2 weeks in winter.
- Water: room temperature water; tolerates tap water well.
- Drainage: essential — pot must have drainage holes, empty saucer after watering.
- Fertilizer: liquid green plant fertilizer diluted by half, every 4 weeks in spring-summer; stop in autumn-winter.
- Repotting: when roots grow out of the pot, in spring, into a slightly larger container.
Each plant is unique: watering frequency naturally varies depending on pot size, ambient temperature, and season.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The shiny umbrella-shaped foliage of the Schefflera Charlotte immediately adds a structured tropical touch. It fits equally well in a minimalist interior or an urban jungle arrangement. For more pairing ideas, check out our tips to create a tropical atmosphere.
- In an urban jungle arrangement: pair it with a climbing Philodendron and a Monstera for a trio of textures — the umbrella-shaped foliage of the Schefflera acts as a pivot between the large cut leaves and the trailing stems.
- On a desk or workspace: its compact and balanced habit makes it an excellent office plant — slip it into a Capi Nature Groove Taupe pot for a matte, contemporary look.
- Shape contrast: pair it with a Sansevieria to play on the verticality of ribbon leaves against the roundness of the umbrellas — an effective graphic contrast without color competition.
- Decorative pot and color scheme: the deep glossy green of the foliage stands out especially well against a natural Selin basket — the natural fiber creates a warm contrast with the plant’s shine and anchors it in a bohemian or Scandinavian style.
Verdeia tips
- Rotate the pot regularly: Schefflera naturally grows toward the light — turning it a quarter turn every 2 to 3 weeks ensures a balanced shape on all sides and prevents an asymmetrical habit.
- Prune in spring to thicken: light pruning of overly long stems above a node in March-April stimulates lateral shoots and keeps a compact, bushy habit that is much more decorative.
- Dust regularly to maintain shine: the glossy leaflets accumulate dust that clogs stomata and dulls their shine — a damp cloth every 3–4 weeks is enough to restore their brightness.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Schefflera arboricola 'Charlotte'
- Common name: Umbrella tree
- Family: Araliaceae
- Origin: Taiwan, Australia
- Dimensions: H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm
- Adult size: up to 120 cm indoors
- Exposure: soft indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: moderate — allow the surface to dry between waterings
- Care: easy
- Growth: medium to fast
- Toxicity: slightly toxic if ingested
- Decorative style: Tropical / Scandinavian / Urban jungle
- Feature: glossy umbrella-shaped foliage, balanced habit, tolerates partial shade
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The foliage density and shape naturally vary depending on light and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.