Hot or cold drafts will damage plants. Feed according to label directions. Plants growing in reduced light will need less frequent fertilization than plants growing in bright light. Repot overcrowded plants at any season, using a general-purpose potting soil . To keep plants small, prune just above a leaf.
Propagation is by seed, cuttings and air layering.
This is the most commonly grown species. The umbrella tree grows up to 8 to 10 feet tall indoors. Large leaves of seven or more large leaflets of up to 12 inches long each are arranged in a pinwheel shape. Amate' is a selection that has resistance to Alternaria leaf spot and spider mites. Its growth stays compact even in low light.