How To Care Umbrella Plant. Umbrella plants do well in average room humidity and these conditions will also help them fight against pest infestations. 312020 With good care and a bit of TLC in the form of fertilizer your umbrella plant can quickly outgrow its pot in a growing season.
Dwarf Umbrella Trees like filtered indirect light. However they are generally happy in pots that are small relative to their size. In light cases of infestation washing the plant with water and soap will normally eliminate the pests.
With heavier infestations you many need to treat the plant with an insecticide like neem oil.
They will stay healthy and grow properly if they are getting the required light. When repotting an umbrella plant a new compost or standard potting soil should be used a heavier and sturdier pot should be used as well. Feed your umbrella tree standard houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength every six months or so. Light monthly applications of fertilizer during the growing season is generally sufficient even for mature plants.