Bright, indirect light will help to encourage the Umbrella Tree to grow bushy. Although the Umbrella Tree can tolerate lower light conditions, this will cause the plant to grow more leggy.

The Umbrella Tree is definitely more tolerant of under-watering than it is of over-watering; allow the top soil to dry out between waterings and never allow the plant to sit in water as this can lead to root rot.

As the Umbrella Tree is a tropical plant it likes lots of humidity. It is recommended that the plant is placed on a pebble tray with water or that the plant is misted very regularly to help boost humidity levels.

Using a liquid fertiliser once a month during the spring and summer will be plenty for the Umbrella Tree.

The Umbrella Tree grows well in normal room temperatures, between 15-24°C, make sure to avoid sudden temperature changes and to keep the plant away from any drafts.

This plant is toxic to pets.

It is quite difficult to successfully propagate an Umbrella Tree, however the most common method is planting cuttings. It is best to propagate the plant during the spring as this gives the cutting time to establish itself during the warm season. Use a sharp knife to cut around 4 - 6 inches from the plant, making sure that part of the large stem and node are included in the cutting and then wrap the end of the cutting in a damp paper towel to avoid the cutting losing moisture. Dip the end of the cutting in a rooting hormone and plant the cutting in fresh potting soil, water the cutting and position in a spot that receives bright, indirect light. The cutting should begin to establish roots within a few weeks.

The Umbrella Tree will need to be repotted every few years in order for it to reach its full potential size. The plant will need a new pot when it begins to become root bound, or when its growth begins to slow down. It is best to repot the plant in the early spring.