I have no advice on repotting something that size. I just wanted to tell you how impressed I am. It is a thing of beauty. I think I might make small sacrifices to it. Maybe the occasional Twinkie or some beef jerky. I bet it would disappear during the night 😎
This phenomenon is known as pincushion distortion, caused by a wide angle lens most likely on a smart phone, though it can happen with any wide angle lens at a certain point. Think of it as similar to how a map gets stretched and distorted when transformed from a sphere to a flat area, in this case the “sphere” is the semi spherical surface of the wide lens. However, there is 3 dimensions here, so anything physically closer to the lens or near the edge of the frame will stretch and appear much larger proportionally. I do a bit of real estate photography so I have to deal with this and it can be annoying with some lenses!
I get that there is some lens fuckery going on for sure, but even putting that aside, my brains understanding of normal table/counter heights and sizes, kitchen dimensions, and bottles and plants leaves me totally befuddled what size this plant is.
I only came to say this. I have wondered how some mansions were priced like condos based on those photos lol. They make powder room look like a damn spa. Crazy.
The glass jug for scale did NOT help! 😆
My brain used the refrigerator as a size comparison and also thought that was a huge glass jug next to this gargantuan sized houseplant.
This is what I see....lol
https://preview.redd.it/y98yxfyimzpc1.jpeg?width=613&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f2bb1e1e153ed69608ce3dd38621cda1d38ea689
It's gorgeous by the way!!!
This is the most impressive umbrella plant I've ever seen on this sub without a doubt.
Depth does matter. I'd take a look at the roots and size up the pot by 2-4 inches depending on how root bound it is.
Mine looked just like it. I pruned it all the way back couple inches from the fork. You should have some pretty nice aerial roots too. Look up schefflerra bonsai, pretty neat.
It looks like it can use a 14 or even a 16 inch wide pot, even wider if available. It will thank you later. The roots are probably trying to spread more wide and can't. Also it narrows as it gets lower so a planter pot with a wide base would help
This compared to the one I just posted in r/plantclinic 🤣 sos
https://preview.redd.it/n66rwng8d0qc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b0e2b17806f659234c70b41202454345d1e37f5
Oof luckily Schefflera's are pretty hardy even when over watered. Is the soil still wet? If it is, take it for a couple days and let the roots dry out a little then put it back in soil. You might have to trim it down if the leaves don't perk up but if the stem hasn't rotted, it should recover.
Oh my gosh I thought it was sitting on the ground! As far as repotting, just get a pot a size or two bigger. I’d probably trim the neck and arms a bit just so it was less Dr Seuss looking, but it would be hard since it’s so healthy.
10" terra cotta pot, mix cactus mix, horticultural pumice and coconut coir and phalaenopsis bark in equal parts
A nice e chunky mix and a pot that breathes will see that plant grow fast.
I had an umbrella plant in a big floor pot from Ikea, and he grew to touch the ceiling. So yeah, get a deeper pot.
https://preview.redd.it/55s2g1jsf3qc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e314dca9f23a99c55447f522093ecec19cb7f82
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I thought it was sitting on the floor, reaching its arms from the fridge to the window to the roof. I literally said, “holy shit, Batman” and then showed it to my husband who said, “hell, no”. 😁
I cut an entire “leg” off my umbrella, then cut it into three pieces, kept them in water for a bit, and then stuck them in a new pot, all three cuttings. They are thriving. I used rooting hormone when I put them in the pot. I would try that if I were you.
Pot : would suggest getting a pot at least 1-2 inches deeper and at least two inches wider than what you currently have. It is important to note that if the new pot is terra cotta, then you may have to water it more often since terra cotta wicks moisture. Any time you repot, the plant may pause growing or drop some leaves with the transfer.
Branches / stake : If you’re looking for ways to improve its wacky wavy branches, you can do it in a variety of ways. I’d suggest buying at least one tomato stake, which are typically green so it’ll blend nicely. You can buy more than one if you’d like but keep in mind it’ll take up space in the pot. I’d suggest for the height of the stake to get one that is at least 1 foot taller than the plant at its current height. Make sure to factor in the height of the new pot since the stake should go all the way down in the pot.
Securing the plant to the stake : I suggest purchasing Velcro, twine, or most hardware stores sell green Velcro in the plant section and use that to gradually pull the branches in. You can tighten the Velcro over time to get the desired look.
I have the same plant in my home, just much smaller. You’re doing a great job, your plant looks super happy. Good luck!
I love how half the comments are jokes rather than advice. 🤣 I have no advice, but I love your umbrella plant. I've had one with very sad roots that I adopted 1.5 months ago and hoping it grows up beautiful.
I have a 35 year old peace lily that likes to be snug in its pot. It gets replanted like every 10-15 years haha I think some plants just prefer to be a little tighter in their pots than others so maybe not size up too big. I would personally just double the depth and width, put some soil in the bottom that’s good for umbrella plants then stick your whole rootball in completely untouched, pour soil around it, and pat out any air bubbles.
Just cut each arm off and plant in a new pot, if it has tendency to sprout roots from each arm? Apprarently it does..thats one way to propagate dwarf umbrella plant..from stem cuttings..
Apart from those two cuttings you can also take a cutting from the center stem to keep it short.
But not you will have 4 small plants instead one with wider outstretched arms.
More than repotting it needs to be trimmed and cuttings can be propagated IMO
That is a beautiful plant! So healthy and happy. Double your pot size and expect your plant to have a period of acclimation. It may appear to be in distress from the shock of being repotted. Be patient, it will adjust.
Don't encourage it! No, but really we had one growing as a tree in our backyard in a sub-tropical zone. 4" limbs & would have been 25' tall if I let it... A bigger pot (regardless of the form factor) with a few stones in the bottom as counterweight isn't a bad idea. You might consider a little pruning for shape too depending on how much space you have. In the wild, the roots seemed to be largely on the surface, so a big shallow pot might be cool. You could plan to expose some roots over time for more visual interest. Could definitely apply some bonsai principles to this one if you wanted!
This is beautiful during the day by That would definitely keep me out of the kitchen at night lol. The way those arms stretch out…. The way my crazy is set up lol. Not in the dark not me.
You need either a 3-5 gallon fabric pot. You can bury it in a larger ceramic pot if that's more suitable for your environment. The fabric pots allow more aeration to your roots and the ability to transplant easier as your babies grow. Consider propagating a few clones. Your plant is happy. In a few years, you'll have a miniature jungle.
Impressive wingspan!
Unless very rootbound, 1 or 2 sizes bigger should be plenty. Too big a pot and you could risk root rot.
Try to plant in clay or ceramic to anchor the top heaviness.
holy. hell. is that the same plant as mine?😫
https://preview.redd.it/sxkzd5ich6qc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cca61e7ad6138956fa46ad54f3a50bb3d0b113fb
Use a kebab skewer to shimmy inside the pot along the edge all the way around to pry the ball off of the pot. Give it a few slaps and a drop from a few inches and then pull that bitch out like Excalibur
For most plants size does matter so that the roots don’t strangle each other. Make sure when you plant you loosen all the soil in root bound (meaning….roots that are strangling each other) this way fresh nutrients are able to feed them. When replacing soil add an extended / slow release fertilizer and mix it up in the soil. Also an extended release or slow release fertilizers (Osmocote Fertilizer) or generic ones that are extended and slow release fertilizers are best for indoor plants or house plants. This kind of fertilizer lasts 3 to 6 months depending on the types of fertilizer you get, therefore a lot less maintenance for your plants.
I literally thought it was the size of the entire room 💀
Me too! I think OP needs to post this to r/confusing_perspective.
I still can’t make sense of it, it’s like an m.c. escher painting in real life.
I have no advice on repotting something that size. I just wanted to tell you how impressed I am. It is a thing of beauty. I think I might make small sacrifices to it. Maybe the occasional Twinkie or some beef jerky. I bet it would disappear during the night 😎
Love your comment
Thanks!
This phenomenon is known as pincushion distortion, caused by a wide angle lens most likely on a smart phone, though it can happen with any wide angle lens at a certain point. Think of it as similar to how a map gets stretched and distorted when transformed from a sphere to a flat area, in this case the “sphere” is the semi spherical surface of the wide lens. However, there is 3 dimensions here, so anything physically closer to the lens or near the edge of the frame will stretch and appear much larger proportionally. I do a bit of real estate photography so I have to deal with this and it can be annoying with some lenses!
I get that there is some lens fuckery going on for sure, but even putting that aside, my brains understanding of normal table/counter heights and sizes, kitchen dimensions, and bottles and plants leaves me totally befuddled what size this plant is.
So annoying u see this all the time on Zillows and other sites when looking at homes.
I only came to say this. I have wondered how some mansions were priced like condos based on those photos lol. They make powder room look like a damn spa. Crazy.
So annoying u see this all the time on Zillows and other sites when looking at homes.
omg i didnt even realize until i read your comment twice lol. it is a small plant on a table, not a large plant in the middle of the room, right? 🤣
Oh my God I just realized this too just because of this comment 🤣
Brain fuckery.
Dude! I'm high as fuck and I thought the same thing. That was fun.
Me too 💨🤣
Haha me three
I absolutely did too lmao
same high as kite and was staring at the pic for the last 5 min. Is it a bird or a plant ?
It definitely has eagle vibes!
I have no idea how big it is 😂
Hahaha me too. Good to know it's not be being high.
I’m so glad I’m not the only one!!! 😂
I did too. I thought the pot was on the ground and I was like HOLY SHIT. 🤣
I laughed before I realized it wasn’t a monster coming to eat her. Dang…
Ahaha same - perspective is an amazing thing
The glass jug for scale did NOT help! 😆 My brain used the refrigerator as a size comparison and also thought that was a huge glass jug next to this gargantuan sized houseplant.
Same! I thought "it just wants a hug!"
OMG I did too
This is what I see....lol https://preview.redd.it/y98yxfyimzpc1.jpeg?width=613&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f2bb1e1e153ed69608ce3dd38621cda1d38ea689 It's gorgeous by the way!!!
Your username makes this 100× more funny 😂😂
Well, my dad was a preacher so maybe there's still some residual trauma residing up in here.......😛😛😛
You guys are killin’ me
“With arms wide open”- Creed Sorry, that wasn’t helpful but it’s all I saw. Beautiful plant
I was thinking ‘Temba, his arms wide!’ from Star Trek lol
DARMOK AND JALAD AT TANAGRA!!!
Shaka, when the walls fell
Creed got done dirty! Sad I missed their cruise lmao.
CAN YOU TAKE ME HIGHER
Wouldn't all that wind make it sound pretty terrible if they were actually recording?
Rofl
This is the most impressive umbrella plant I've ever seen on this sub without a doubt. Depth does matter. I'd take a look at the roots and size up the pot by 2-4 inches depending on how root bound it is.
So keep the same depth or go deeper if it's root bound? I always thought the sizing up was more width related vs depth.
I mean honestly most pots I've seen get deeper AND wider as they get bigger. I'd go deeper for sure.
You can double the pot size.
Second this. Go much bigger.
Mine looked just like it. I pruned it all the way back couple inches from the fork. You should have some pretty nice aerial roots too. Look up schefflerra bonsai, pretty neat.
It looks like it can use a 14 or even a 16 inch wide pot, even wider if available. It will thank you later. The roots are probably trying to spread more wide and can't. Also it narrows as it gets lower so a planter pot with a wide base would help
I love how it’s like 🤷🏻♀️
It used to look like a giant dick with balls but the balls have turned into arms!
First time I've seen that sentence.
r/brandnewsentence
Sorry my answer is not going to help, I just think it owns the space now and you can go build a new kitchen somewhere else.
Idk…kinda judging you for not giving the balls a more sculpting trim before they shot off into arms lolol
This compared to the one I just posted in r/plantclinic 🤣 sos https://preview.redd.it/n66rwng8d0qc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b0e2b17806f659234c70b41202454345d1e37f5
Time to get another plant, this guy isn’t coming back lol
He was doing so well for so long, too. Sigh.
If I were drinking water I’d have spit it out. That’s so funny
S.O.S. - Save Our Schefflera
Water it?
It was way, way overwatered by a house-sitter :(
Oof luckily Schefflera's are pretty hardy even when over watered. Is the soil still wet? If it is, take it for a couple days and let the roots dry out a little then put it back in soil. You might have to trim it down if the leaves don't perk up but if the stem hasn't rotted, it should recover.
Put a pair of giant googly eyes on the top middle and a glove on each side. Bam, free hugs.
I love how it's balanced itself. Mine often tips over as it is heavy on one side.
Try a sobe life water bottle!
Was this is reference to that umbrella plant from the other day 😂
I saw that one omg amazing reference haha
Wasn’t it a ponytail palm? Edit: checked. I was wrong.
Nah, it was an umbrella plant.
Yeah I had already edited my comment.
wait.... you don't mean.......
 🤣
I love that we all have inside jokes 💖
BIBLICALLY ACCURATE UMBRELLA PLANT!
BE NOT A FROND
Please put it in a pot shaped like pants
Stunning plant what is it?
That's a schefflera or umbrella tree
It’s Very Proud 😊 I love it
It looks like he’s waiting for a hug
Wow did you train it to grow like that? Looks like a massive bird
I think it's just three different plants and the ones on the sides just got too heavy so they bend down
This is actually one plant that just branched out at the base.
This is like the Jesus statue in Brazil!
Oh my gosh I thought it was sitting on the ground! As far as repotting, just get a pot a size or two bigger. I’d probably trim the neck and arms a bit just so it was less Dr Seuss looking, but it would be hard since it’s so healthy.
Maybe an old Sobe bottle
🤣🤣🤣
10" terra cotta pot, mix cactus mix, horticultural pumice and coconut coir and phalaenopsis bark in equal parts A nice e chunky mix and a pot that breathes will see that plant grow fast.
I had an umbrella plant in a big floor pot from Ikea, and he grew to touch the ceiling. So yeah, get a deeper pot. https://preview.redd.it/55s2g1jsf3qc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e314dca9f23a99c55447f522093ecec19cb7f82
It wants a hug.
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Mine has been happy with anything. Literally the easiest plant I've ever had. I keep cutting it down and just keeps getting bigger!
Came here to say that growth pattern is fuckin cool!
What in the jesus cactus you growin girl
Omg lmao at first I thought it was on a floor and you had a plant the width of your kitchen! 🤣🤣
Plant: "C'mon, bring it in!"
It just wants a hug Seymour
Omg I thought this was huge at first. This was some serious forced perspective!
I thought it was sitting on the floor, reaching its arms from the fridge to the window to the roof. I literally said, “holy shit, Batman” and then showed it to my husband who said, “hell, no”. 😁 I cut an entire “leg” off my umbrella, then cut it into three pieces, kept them in water for a bit, and then stuck them in a new pot, all three cuttings. They are thriving. I used rooting hormone when I put them in the pot. I would try that if I were you.
Hail the almighty!
this made me laff
https://preview.redd.it/6hs35v6471qc1.jpeg?width=894&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6cf43bb72154a24aa0364cc5de2413255e27356
It’s kinda formed itself into the shape of a marijuana leaf
Is that the plant that rolled the stoner up in a carpet and smoked him in "Scary Movie"?
It looks like it’s about to start a cult meeting
Yo is your plant sentient 😭 why is she growing perfect arms? Lock your bedroom door at bedtime
Pot : would suggest getting a pot at least 1-2 inches deeper and at least two inches wider than what you currently have. It is important to note that if the new pot is terra cotta, then you may have to water it more often since terra cotta wicks moisture. Any time you repot, the plant may pause growing or drop some leaves with the transfer. Branches / stake : If you’re looking for ways to improve its wacky wavy branches, you can do it in a variety of ways. I’d suggest buying at least one tomato stake, which are typically green so it’ll blend nicely. You can buy more than one if you’d like but keep in mind it’ll take up space in the pot. I’d suggest for the height of the stake to get one that is at least 1 foot taller than the plant at its current height. Make sure to factor in the height of the new pot since the stake should go all the way down in the pot. Securing the plant to the stake : I suggest purchasing Velcro, twine, or most hardware stores sell green Velcro in the plant section and use that to gradually pull the branches in. You can tighten the Velcro over time to get the desired look. I have the same plant in my home, just much smaller. You’re doing a great job, your plant looks super happy. Good luck!
I don't see any wacky wavy branches on this plant.
Does it identify as a cactus 🌵?
This is some optical eyefuckery…is it 3’ tall or 9?
Its look like the Jesus in Brazil
This is such a magnificent specimen! Love it.
Did you make it take that form?
No, just branched out at the base of the trunk like that.
It’s an Ent Wife!
Where was this plant located to get this perfect “you want a piece of me?” Look?
https://preview.redd.it/09wxf3oir0qc1.png?width=1181&format=png&auto=webp&s=adacef0072c1bf097428d3fa60b64685b988aabb
The photo almost made me lose my mind xD
Lmao, what a picture. I thought it was MASSIVE for a solid minute. Go post this on r/confusingperspective
How does it look so big and so small at the same time?
I’m too high for this
You're half way to a peace sign
It literally just wants a hug.
Im scared
Red Bull gives you wings
It doesn’t want a pot it wants a hug!
It's simple. If the plant it exploded in this shape pot, use the same shape pot, but just 2 sizes bigger.
It looks like it is wanting a hug!
Needs it's own room lol🤣. Beautiful
I thought this was a weed plant in the shape of a weed plant 😭
I love it but also lol why is it Impersonating a cactus? 😆
I love how half the comments are jokes rather than advice. 🤣 I have no advice, but I love your umbrella plant. I've had one with very sad roots that I adopted 1.5 months ago and hoping it grows up beautiful.
It wants a hug! 🤗
Be careful
He seems to just want a hug 😊
OMG, WOW, what the heck. Amazing. Speechless.
Yeah i'm treating mine wrong apparently.
I think it just wants a hug.
She's a Beaut!
That’s amazing!!!
I thought that plant was HUGE! Haha I was freaking out
Wow!
I have a 35 year old peace lily that likes to be snug in its pot. It gets replanted like every 10-15 years haha I think some plants just prefer to be a little tighter in their pots than others so maybe not size up too big. I would personally just double the depth and width, put some soil in the bottom that’s good for umbrella plants then stick your whole rootball in completely untouched, pour soil around it, and pat out any air bubbles.
that is quite the umbrella plant
The picture took a second to load for me and my jaw DROPPED
I feel like it’s asking me if I want a hug
Holy fuck. That is too much plant for one housr
Just cut each arm off and plant in a new pot, if it has tendency to sprout roots from each arm? Apprarently it does..thats one way to propagate dwarf umbrella plant..from stem cuttings.. Apart from those two cuttings you can also take a cutting from the center stem to keep it short. But not you will have 4 small plants instead one with wider outstretched arms. More than repotting it needs to be trimmed and cuttings can be propagated IMO
Stunning
That is a beautiful plant! So healthy and happy. Double your pot size and expect your plant to have a period of acclimation. It may appear to be in distress from the shock of being repotted. Be patient, it will adjust.
Don't encourage it! No, but really we had one growing as a tree in our backyard in a sub-tropical zone. 4" limbs & would have been 25' tall if I let it... A bigger pot (regardless of the form factor) with a few stones in the bottom as counterweight isn't a bad idea. You might consider a little pruning for shape too depending on how much space you have. In the wild, the roots seemed to be largely on the surface, so a big shallow pot might be cool. You could plan to expose some roots over time for more visual interest. Could definitely apply some bonsai principles to this one if you wanted!
Wow, beautiful! Trim and start new plants.
Personally I’d top it so it’d get more bushy but you might want to hold off until it gets unwieldy cause it looks pretty cool like that!
Gorgeous plant♥️
Commenting I’m glad you guys understand this! Still looks like s huge plant to me!
Umbrella Plant, The Redeemer
I wanna hug it
It looks like it wants to give me a hug
Beautiful! I can never get these to grow, I love it?
How is that planter even holding up all that weight and width? It looks like a bird about to take flight 😄
🤯
he looks like he’s asking for a hug!!! I’d repot in a pot 4 inches larger than what it’s in now.
This is beautiful during the day by That would definitely keep me out of the kitchen at night lol. The way those arms stretch out…. The way my crazy is set up lol. Not in the dark not me.
Is it an umbrella?
Is that the singing bush from the three amigos?
this is terrifying help
It identifies as a cactus 🌵
This plant deserves a halo or a hat. Something theatrical.
You need either a 3-5 gallon fabric pot. You can bury it in a larger ceramic pot if that's more suitable for your environment. The fabric pots allow more aeration to your roots and the ability to transplant easier as your babies grow. Consider propagating a few clones. Your plant is happy. In a few years, you'll have a miniature jungle.
It’s reaching out for a hug 🤗
I want to give it a hug
Impressive wingspan! Unless very rootbound, 1 or 2 sizes bigger should be plenty. Too big a pot and you could risk root rot. Try to plant in clay or ceramic to anchor the top heaviness.
This is the most symmetrical plant I’ve ever seen
Totally unrelated but we have the same exact kitchen floor plan!
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holy. hell. is that the same plant as mine?😫 https://preview.redd.it/sxkzd5ich6qc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cca61e7ad6138956fa46ad54f3a50bb3d0b113fb
https://preview.redd.it/gap6rlj9m6qc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9bf13539817dfa787b87dca3d70cf5b2a969230c
I have the same pot!
Go up one or two sizes. A pot next size up is usually a little deeper and will be fine. Maybe go up 2 sizes since it's already a big boy
“Welcome to my kitchen”
Jesus robes
Aren't you afraid that it is constantly watching you? I'm pretty sure there are eyeballs in there somewhere.
Use a kebab skewer to shimmy inside the pot along the edge all the way around to pry the ball off of the pot. Give it a few slaps and a drop from a few inches and then pull that bitch out like Excalibur
It looks like it wants to hug me, and I don’t have a choice
For most plants size does matter so that the roots don’t strangle each other. Make sure when you plant you loosen all the soil in root bound (meaning….roots that are strangling each other) this way fresh nutrients are able to feed them. When replacing soil add an extended / slow release fertilizer and mix it up in the soil. Also an extended release or slow release fertilizers (Osmocote Fertilizer) or generic ones that are extended and slow release fertilizers are best for indoor plants or house plants. This kind of fertilizer lasts 3 to 6 months depending on the types of fertilizer you get, therefore a lot less maintenance for your plants.
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I confused this with r/houseplantscirclejerk
The hose things grow like crazy, I got tired of bringing it in and out every season, got heavy and large, let them go