Heptapleurum — Houseplants
Heptapleurum
Sun or part shade, moderate watering — indoors or out in high summer.
- Plant out
- Apr
- Sun
- Part sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H1c
- Height
- 50–100 cm
- Spacing
- 50 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to 0.5-1 metres. Space about 10-50cm apart.
Toxic to pets
The leaves and stems of the umbrella plant contain sharp crystals that irritate skin, so wear gloves when cutting it and wash your hands afterwards; get medical advice if irritation does not settle. A cat or dog that chews a leaf gets a burning mouth, heavy drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing. Keep it out of reach and contact a vet if a pet has chewed it.
→ NHS 111 or your GP for a person; your vet for an animal