Gold Capella Umbrella Tree, 4-Inch Pot

Gold Capella umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola ‘Gold Capella’) brings green-and-yellow variegation to clusters of glossy leaflets that radiate like little umbrellas. Each plant’s leaf pattern and fullness vary naturally, making a lively accent while young and a fuller shrub as it grows.

Points of interest and size

• One live Gold Capella umbrella tree in a 4-inch nursery grow pot.
• A compact young plant when shipped; estimated mature indoor height is about 4–6 feet with time and suitable care. Pruning can keep it smaller and bushier.

Care guide

• Light: Bright indirect or filtered light supports gold variegation. It can adapt to medium light but may grow more slowly and show less color. Avoid prolonged harsh afternoon sun.
• Water: Water thoroughly when the upper 1–2 inches of mix dry, then drain completely. Reduce frequency in cooler, darker months; avoid keeping roots soggy.
• Soil: Use a loose, well-draining houseplant mix with perlite in a pot with drainage holes.
• Humidity and temperature: Average indoor humidity is generally suitable; keep warm and away from cold drafts and dry heater vents.
• Feeding: During active spring and summer growth, feed about monthly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label; reduce or pause in winter.
• Pruning: Pinch or trim growing tips above a leaf node with clean scissors to encourage branching; remove yellowed or damaged leaves.
• Repotting: Check roots every 1–2 years. If crowded, move up one pot size in fresh draining mix and keep the original planting depth.
• Propagation: Root healthy stem cuttings with a node in water or moist airy mix under warm bright indirect light. An established plant offers more suitable material than a small starter.

Pet safety

Not safe for pets or children.

What you receive and optional planter

One live Gold Capella umbrella tree in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. The white Basel 4.7-inch decorative planter is sold separately. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole: remove the nursery pot for watering, let it drain fully, then return it. Decorative furnishings are not included.