Umbrella Plant Plant Care
Stigmatorhynchus umbelliferus (K.Schum.) Schltr.
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With its unique umbrella-like clusters of small white flowers, this plant originates from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Plant collectors are drawn to Stigmatorhynchus umbelliferus for its striking visual appeal and unusual bloom structure, making it a coveted addition to any botanical collection.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Umbrella Plant?
Water Umbrella Plant every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Umbrella Plant?
Umbrella Plant (Stigmatorhynchus umbelliferus) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Stigmatorhynchus genus. Umbrella Plant is native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia. Umbrella Plant is also known as Stigmatorhynchus, Umbrella Palm.
Umbrella Plant displays a vining, trailing plant growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Umbrella Plant produces small, trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters of pink, white, or purple.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Umbrella Plant?
Stigmatorhynchus umbelliferus requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Umbrella Plant Need?
Umbrella Plant thrives in bright indirect light to partial shade. Avoid placing Umbrella Plant in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Umbrella Plant Prefer?
Stigmatorhynchus umbelliferus grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Umbrella Plant prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Umbrella Plant?
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix with added perlite for good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Umbrella Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Umbrella Plant?
Feed Umbrella Plant every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Umbrella Plant?
Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and provide more space for growth. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Umbrella Plant?
Umbrella Plant can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering.
Is the Umbrella Plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Umbrella Plant?
Umbrella Plant is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Umbrella Plant Need?
Umbrella Plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Umbrella Plant is native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia. In cooler regions, grow Umbrella Plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Umbrella Plant is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Stigmatorhynchus genus — compare its care with other Stigmatorhynchus species on PlantoScan.
Stigmatorhynchus is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Umbrella Plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stigmatorhynchus umbelliferus (K.Schum.) Schltr., family Apocynaceae (first published in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 141 (1913)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Umbrella Plant is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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