Umbrella plants are trendy ornament plants that are easy to grow and need less maintenance. It enhances the beauty of your room and needs very little time in cutting and pruning. Growing a houseplant indoors requires proper care and favorable conditions. You can grow umbrella plants indoors and outdoors. Growing umbrella plants in the garden is time-consuming and energy-draining and is challenging to grow because of direct sunlight, which can easily damage the plant.
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How to Grow Umbrella Plant
Recently I have grown an umbrella plant, and with a bit of care and providing favorable conditions, I have noticed its healthy growth in a few days. In this review, I will tell you how to grow an umbrella plant and what factors can promote the healthier growth of an umbrella plant.
How to Grow Umbrella Plant In the Pot
The Umbrella plant is the most common house plant that can overgrow and enhance your home’s look. There are certain tips to grow an umbrella plant. While growing a plant in the pot, it is essential to keep the pot in a place where there is light. Keep the pot away from direct sunlight because it can damage the plant. As the umbrella plant grows in a tall plant so make sure you select an empty corner.
Like the other houseplant, a good drainage system is required to grow an umbrella plant because the excess moisture can cause the root to rot, and as a result, the plant can die. Plant an umbrella stem in a pot having a drainage hole. Fill the pot till half with the potting mix. Peas-moss-based potting mix will be the better option for growing this houseplant. Now place the stem of the umbrella plant in this half-filled potting mix.
Remove the detangled roots for the healthier growth of a plant. Place the branch in a way that it is positioned straight to the hole. Fill the pot from the backside with the remaining potting mix. Water the plant well. Avoid watering the leaves of an umbrella plant. After watering for the first time, make sure you water the plant when the potting mix has been dried up to 2 to 3 cm.
Ensure the soil is completely dry before watering it again because the umbrella plant grows best in moist soil conditions. After watering, remove the drainage saucer and empty the excess water. Umbrella plants do not need fertilizers to grow, but for healthier roots, you can sprinkle the plant food or use liquid fertilizer from spring to autumn. Some umbrella plants give flowers outdoors but do not expect flowering from indoor potted umbrella plants.
Where to Grow Umbrella Plant
While growing an umbrella plant, looking for light, soil, humidity, temperature, and water is crucial. These factors can help in the growth of umbrella plants. The absence of these factors can hinder the growth of umbrella plants, and you may not get the expected length of your umbrella plant.
Light
If you want to save your Umbrella plants from drooping, you need to take care of light. Umbrella plants are not affected by indoor light, but direct sunlight for the whole day can damage this plant. It is possible that you can place the umbrella plant in the sunlight for a few hours a day, but the excessive sun can burn its leaves. If you see that one side of the plant's condition looks better than the other side, turn the other side towards the sunlight so it can regain its health. If the umbrella plant is not getting optimal sunlight, then the plant might not survive.
Temperature
The umbrella plant is a tropical plant that needs low temperatures. If the temperature inside your home is too cold, the plant might not survive. The cold temperature will cause the leaves to fall from the plant. The favorable temperature for an umbrella plant is between 65 to 75 F. The green-leaf appearance of the umbrella plant needs a slightly cold temperature. In contrast, if you want a more decorated-leaf appearance of the umbrella plant, you will have to provide a slightly warm temperature. I kept the temperature between 13 to 24 C, and the plant growth was excellent and highly favorable for my umbrella plant.
Humidity
The acceptable level of humidity is the one that is already present at your home. Umbrella plants do not require much moisture to grow. If the condition of your house is too dry, mist the leaves with the water to provide artificial humidity to the plant. My house has average moisture, so I haven't faced any issue with the growth of umbrella plants. Misting the plant with water has three benefits. The first one is that it provides humidity to plants. Secondly, it will keep the dust away from the leaves, and third is it will help deter the pets.
Water
Water is the essential factor for the growth of plants, but excessive watering can damage the umbrella plant. The seed of the umbrella plant will not grow under excessive watering. Water your plant once you feel that the soil is dry. You can water the umbrella plant weekly in a growing season, whereas, in winter, you do not need to water the plant often. If you see the leaves of your umbrella plant turning yellow or falling off, it means you are over-watering your plant. Overwatering can kill the plant.
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Conclusion
House plants are grown indoors to enhance the foliage of the room. Usually, people use ornament plants that are easy to grow and require less time to maintain. The Umbrella plant is easy to care for and needs very little light to grow healthier in a few days. It was a detailed review about how to grow umbrella plants. Also, if you've got pets, you need to be careful of how your pets interact with Umbrella plant. This guide will help you find the easiest way to promote the healthier growth of an umbrella plant.
