شفليرا (شجرة المظلة)
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera)
Schefflera arboricola
Indoor treeLarge (90–150 cm)Air purifyingToxic to cats and dogs
Leaflets arranged like umbrella spokes; grows quickly into a full tree.
Varieties
- Green
- Gold Capella (variegated)
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Humidity
- Medium humidity
- Care level
- Easy
Riyadh tip
Wipe the leaves monthly; Riyadh dust settles fast and blocks light.
Best rooms
Good gift for
Pet safety
CatsToxic to cats and dogs
DogsToxic to cats and dogs
Toxic (calcium oxalate crystals): mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
Fast, bushy and easy to prune into shape; a good large plant for offices next to a dragon tree.
Large (90–150 cm)شجرة التنين (دراسينا مارجيناتا)
Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
- Medium light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Large (90–150 cm)شجرة المطاط (فيكس إلاستيكا)
Rubber Tree
Ficus elastica
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Easy
May cause mild upset
Extra large (over 150 cm)نخيل الأريكا
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Medium
Pet safe