'Gold Capella' umbrella plant guide
Schefflera arboricola 'Gold Capella', also called variegated umbrella plant, Gold Capella, variegated schefflera
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the top 2 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine
- Temperature
- 16 to 27°C (60 to 80°F). Keep above 10°C (50°F).
- Soil
- Well-draining houseplant mix
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes mouth pain and vomiting.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 1 to 2 m (3 to 6 ft) tall indoors
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings or air layering
- Where to buy
- Common
This page covers what makes 'Gold Capella' schefflera different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the umbrella plant care guide.
What it is
‘Gold Capella’ is a dwarf umbrella plant with green leaflets splashed with bright yellow. Each leaf is a ring of seven to nine leaflets, like an umbrella. It grows into a bushy indoor shrub.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Gold Capella’ | Green with yellow splashes | Bright yellow on the leaflets |
| Umbrella plant | Solid glossy green | All green |
| ‘Trinette’ | Green with cream and yellow edges | Pale edges, not splashes |
Care differences
The yellow needs bright indirect light. In low light, the yellow fades and the plant drops leaves.
Reverting
Cut out any all-green stems to keep it variegated.
Grow it from a cutting
Cut a stem tip and root it in water or moist soil. Roots form in three to four weeks.
Buying it
‘Gold Capella’ is common at garden centers. Look for bright yellow and leaves down to the soil.