One of my favorite 'beginner' houseplants by far is the Umbrella plant (umbrella tree), or the Schefflera. This lovely, low ...

Scheffleras, commonly known as umbrella plants, are popular additions to interior displays. They have attractive, oval-shaped leaves and can grow quite large – up to 6ft indoors – making a green and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With its glossy, umbrella-shaped leaves and forgiving nature, the schefflera plant (also known as the ...

Q:My schefflera is growing like a weed! It's very tall. Where did I go wrong, and what can I safely do to trim it and keep it growing? I know they're easy to grow (obviously!) but would like to cut ...

Q: I have a schefflera that is losing leaves almost on a daily basis and will likely be bald very soon, so I am asking for your help ASAP. I have it next to a north-facing window and it never gets any ...

Schefflera elegantissima can grow into a small tree or more than 10m tall when given sufficient space. The leaves also grow larger as they mature. You may want to prune the plant to achieve an ...

There is a new umbrella tree in town, and its name is Alpine Junior (Schefflera ‘Alpine Junior’). This plant has dark-green, glossy foliage, with individual leaves that are 4 to 6 inches long. New ...

A standard tall-growing schefflera needs a bright location indoors. A spot on a porch or in a sunny Florida room would be best. Make sure the soil is moist, and water when the surface begins to feel ...

Scientific name: Schefflera arboricola Trinette. Growth habit: An upright evergreen shrub growing to 5 feet tall and almost as wide. The leaves are variegated yellow and green; they are formed from ...

Ten years ago, a friend gave me a Schefflera delavayi and told me it was hardy enough to plant outdoors in Seattle. At that time, the only Scheffleras I knew of were houseplants. I therefore had my ...