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 ...

Understanding the Context

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 ... Palm Beach Daily News: The Garden Scribe: Dwarf Schefflera arboricola an ideal choice to replace ficus The Garden Scribe: Dwarf Schefflera arboricola an ideal choice to replace ficus 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.

Key Insights

It ... 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 ... For the past few cold wet weeks I have been collecting and sowing Schefflera seed, a process that will continue right into the depths of winter. Umbrella trees, as Scheffleras are commonly known, come ...

Final Thoughts

Schefflera, commonly called umbrella plants or trees, make excellent tropical houseplants. The larger Schefflera actinophylla features long, shiny, oval green leaves that droop gracefully from a ...