Dear Neil: My 8-year-old schefflera is 6 feet tall. The last several months, it's started losing lower leaves. Someone told me I was keeping it too wet, so I let it dry out. Still, leaves are falling.

This tropical plant will thrive indoors as long as its water and sunlight needs are met. Its glossy leaves encircle the ...

One of my favorite 'beginner' houseplants by far is the Umbrella plant (umbrella tree), or the Schefflera. This lovely, low maintenance plant provides a wonderful structural appeal in the home with ...