"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 ...

Known as umbrella plants, schefflera are popular tropical houseplants due to their ease of care and gorgeous foliage. There are actually two different species of umbrella plant as well. The larger ...

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Q: I purchased a Schefflera arboricola dwarf tree two weeks ago from a nursery. The soil was wet at purchase, two weeks have passed, and the soil is still moist! I don’t want to overwater, so I’ve ...

Channel the best of the eighties with this leafy evergreen wonder of the houseplant world. Reasonably inexpensive and available in a range of sizes, as bonsai and even growing on rocks, the dwarf ...

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 ...

Q: I have had an umbrella tree for years, but right now it is scraping the ceiling. Can I cut it back? A: Yes, umbrella tree (Schefflera actinophylla) can be cut back to control its height and thicken ...

Danni asks: My schefflera bonsai doesn’t look good. The leaves are yellowing and some are dropping off. What’s wrong and what can I do about it? Most schefflera bonsai plants are created using the ...

Q: I have had this umbrella tree (schefflera) for more than 10 years. It has been through a lot. I thought it was dead but it has grown again. Now its stems are thin although they are tall. What ...

At first glance, it seems strange that a plant commonly referred to as Hawaiian elf (Schefflera arboricola) is neither native to Hawaii nor elfish, growing to a height of at least ten feet. It ...