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title: "Before and after of my Umbrella Tree re-pot. After photo isn’t as…"
description: "Before and after of my Umbrella Tree re-pot. After photo isn’t as nice of a photo haha. But I’m starting to train it for “windswept” style. Would love any…"
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community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "El Oso Polar"
published: "2026-04-13T12:14:51.130751Z"
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# Before and after of my Umbrella Tree re-pot. After photo isn’t as…

_Posted by El Oso Polar on 2026-04-13_

Before and after of my Umbrella Tree re-pot. After photo isn’t as nice of a photo haha. But I’m starting to train it for “windswept” style. Would love any advice/critiques.

PS: this is my first ever tree. After 2 or so years of bonsai, there are some cuts I wish I could take back, but I’m rolling with what I’ve got.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bZetILOT2TCf2lcQWDWzEzLWiY70LOMGvdSMkdInSks/i7S3D0YAQbmOsbbH5lQi8A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bZetILOT2TCf2lcQWDWzEzLWiY70LOMGvdSMkdInSks/J4SHzDl0TE-ziyvOmARZXw.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-04-13

I like the exposed root situation you went with there!!!

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-04-13

Also, thanks! I want one now!!!

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-04-13

Is it a type of succulent?

#### El Oso Polar replied on 2026-04-13

No, it’s a tropical tree. Schefflera arboricola (dwarf umbrella).

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-04-13

It’s adorable!😊

### iBenchbuses commented on 2026-04-13

I have a variegated one on my book shelf and never knew it could become a bonsai. Thank you for this information 😅

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