Brussel’s Dwarf Hawaiian Umbrella Tree
Interested in bonsai but not sure where to start? Begin here. This attractive, fuss-free tree sports shiny compact leaves. The Dwarf Hawaiian Umbrella tree is one of the easiest bonsai to maintain and does extremely well in low light environments making it perfect for the office or home.
January 13th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Having seen Schefflera growing in pots all my life, I was hesitant to order this for fear that despite claims of being a “tree” and a “bonsai,” it would turn out to be a glorified houseplant in a bonsai pot. But this little beauty really does look like a tree; and if not actually a true bonsai, it is certainly bonsai-like in appearance. The ivory trunk and lower branches make it look far more like a tree than a houseplant. Frankly, I was pleasantly surprised. It’s really gorgeous and a joy to look at.
Let’s face it: even so-called “indoor” bonsai really only thrive when placed outside during the growing season. Kept indoors year round–and over a period of years–and it’s touch and go, with the threat of pests, particularly fungus, ever-present. With every bonsai it sells, Brussel’s offers the gentle hint (which is actually a caveat) that their indoor bonsai do best when kept outdoors during the summer.
So if you want a bonsai that you can enjoy indoors from January through December, this is one of the few that thrive indoors year round. Brussels should really provide a photo of this lovely plant, but images can readily be found online or at the Brussel’s website itself.
Lovely, low-maintenance, and highly recommended. A very pleasing sight when lounging around indoors of an evening.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
came suprisingly healthy after 7 days in delivery
very nicely packaged
doesn’t need that much sunlight and water each 2-3 days depending on huminity
bought it as a gift but thinking about getting one for myself
overall recommended to others who wants a plant that isn’t complicated.
January 14th, 2010 at 5:47 am
The Bonsai plant arrived in excellent shape and the great packaging protected the plant. I highly recommend the Bonsai plants from Brussel’s.