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

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 ...

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 ...