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 ...

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 ...

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 ...