Umbrella Tree

[Cheddar]

My uncle gave me a huge umbrella tree branch with little branches. I was thinking of using it as my sun conure’s perch in the living room. Is it safe for her? No pesticides or anything like that since this came from the top part of the tree that can’t be reached by humans unless they climbed up. It was also hosed down and left to dry for 2 days now.

 

[chris-md]

Assuming you’re talking schefflera arboricola, it is toxic

 

[Flboy]

Unfortunately, and, as usual, it depends on who you ask!
http://www.parrotforums.com/questions-answers/5090-not-sure-if-tree-safe-4.html

Some list it as toxic, some safe! On a growing tree, the berries are a problem!

 

[Cheddar]

Yea that’s why I got confused some list it as safe some as toxic. No berries or leaves just plain branches.

 

[Noahs_Birds]

There's plenty of other options for safer plants, I wouldn't risk using ANY Umbrella tree or anything close to it

 

[Flboy]

In what appears to be your climate zone, both sycamore and bottlebrush are great choices! Guava too!

 

[SailBoat]

Assuming you’re talking schefflera arboricola, it is toxic

If our local plant expert said this species is toxic for Parrots, I'm rolling my disc in his direction.

Commonly, just rising a branch is limited in its ability of assuring that environment chemicals are removed. My preferred method is to use Dawn Original Dish Washing Soap, hot water and scrub. Then full rise with fresh drinking water. Set out too dry in bright Sunlight, regular turn until dry. But that is just me with safe branches.