Plants prefer natural light locations with partial shade to bright indirect light. Water plants thoroughly at each irrigation but allow the potting medium to dry somewhat between waterings. Avoid very dry soil conditions. Cold-damaged plants display necrotic areas on older leaves and death of tender new growth. Australian umbrella tree responds to continuous light by losing its deep green leaf color.
Leaves become light green or even completely yellow in extreme cases.
Shade-produced foliage will sunburn if not protected from strong light during the shipping period or after delivery. Adventitious roots indicate destruction of the roots from disease, overwatering or poor media aeration. Australian umbrella tree under water stress is susceptible to attack by spider mites.