Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux





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Heptapleurum arboricola 'Charlotte' is a cream-variegated dwarf umbrella tree that brings brightness and structure at the same time, with glossy leaflets marbled in green and pale cream across a dense, upright framework. It is more decorative than plain green forms but still practical as an indoor shrub or small tree, because the growth stays manageable and responds well to pruning, shaping, and long-term container culture.
Charlotte works particularly well in bright corners, office settings, and mixed plant groups where the foliage can lighten darker greens without looking flashy or fragile. Good indirect light, moderate watering, and stable conditions keep the canopy full and balanced, while regular trimming can maintain anything from a compact shrub to a cleaner standard form.
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Water
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
scrambling shrub
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 150 cm • Max. spread: 100 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Heptapleurum arboricola
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
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