Umbrella Plant (Schefflera) Flowering and Berries: A Sign of Great Care

Rare but Normal

Indoor Scheffleras (Schefflera arboricola or actinophylla) seldom flower, but when they do, it indicates a mature, well-cared-for plant that hasn't been over-repotted.

What to Do

• Enjoy the display—no special action needed.
• Continue current care: bright indirect light, water when top inch of soil is dry, minimal fertilizer.
• Do not repot; the plant likes being rootbound.

After Flowering

The berries will eventually drop. You can remove the spent flower stalk if it looks untidy. The plant may not flower again for years.