Ask the Expert: best time to transplant an umbrella plant it's starting to get top heavy? Danielle Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply: You can transplant Umbrella Plants (Schefflera) basically anytime they have outgrown their pots. However, if you can't re-pot your plant indoors wait until a warmer season to do it. Schefflera don't like cold temperatures and transplant shock will be much worse if the plant gets cold. This post was brought to you by the local florists in Custer. Not in Custer SD? Find a local florist using Flower Shop Network. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) No related posts.