Plants in genus heptapleurum
Heptapleurum arboricola
Heptapleurum arboricola, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, features dark green, hand-shaped leaves with golden yellow streaks. This low-maintenance plant can grow 1-6 feet indoors and prefers bright to medium indirect sunlight. It is an effective air purifier but is toxic if ingested by humans or pets. Native to Taiwan, it thrives in temperatures between 65-90°F and is suitable for USDA zones 10-12.
Heptapleurum arboricola 'Variegata'
Heptapleurum arboricola 'Variegata' is a dwarf variety of the umbrella plant, featuring compound leaves with 7-9 leaflets. It tolerates a range of conditions, preferring bright indirect light and moderate humidity. This plant is easy to care for, requiring the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Heptapleurum arboricola 'Gold Capella'
Heptapleurum arboricola 'Gold Capella' is a tropical evergreen known for its striking variegated foliage, featuring shades of green, creamy yellow, and pale gold. This plant is a fast-growing houseplant that can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet indoors and over 6 feet outdoors. It is low maintenance and can be trimmed to maintain a bushier shape. The plant is air-purifying and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10-11, producing red blooms when grown outdoors. Its umbrella-shaped leaf whorls add a unique touch to any indoor or outdoor space.
Heptapleurum delavayi
Heptapleurum delavayi is a hardy plant with glossy, dark green compound leaves forming an umbrella-like canopy. It produces sprays of tiny white flowers in fall and can survive temperatures as low as 8 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant is suitable for outdoor growth in Zone 7b and warmer.
Heptapleurum arboricola 'Dwarf Green'
Heptapleurum arboricola 'Dwarf Green' is a compact, bushy plant with umbrella-shaped whorls of deep green leaves. It is an air-purifying houseplant that grows 3-5 feet tall and produces reddish blooms outdoors. This plant prefers part shade outdoors or bright indirect light indoors and requires well-drained soil with consistent moisture.
Heptapleurum arboricola 'Trinette'
Heptapleurum arboricola 'Trinette' is a tropical evergreen tree native to China, reaching heights of 3 to 5 feet. It features variegated green and creamy yellow foliage and is easy to care for, making it a popular choice for bonsai. This air-purifying plant prefers part shade outdoors and bright indirect light indoors.
Heptapleurum actinophyllum
Heptapleurum actinophyllum, also known as the umbrella plant, can grow up to 10 feet tall indoors and live for up to 25 years. It thrives in bright, indirect light and features finger-like leaves that resemble an open umbrella.