The thinness of your schefflera is probably because of the low light conditions it's living in. Though scheffleras can tolerate lower light levels, they do have limits and they can get thin and leggy ...

Can I cut the foliage back on my Christmas cactuses? I have several that are now 3 or 4 years old and are getting rather leggy. Please let me know what you think. — Ned You can prune your Christmas ...

Q: I got a large schefflera about a year ago as a present. We have since moved and been in this house for four months. The schefflera has been in the same spot since we moved in. It gets indirect ...

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

"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 ...

Pruning and trimming are both ways to grow healthier, more beautiful plants. But although these two strategies are similar—cutting away leaves, branches, or other plant parts—they should be used at ...

With its glossy, umbrella-shaped leaves and forgiving nature, the schefflera plant (also known as the umbrella plant) has earned its spot as a houseplant hall-of-famer. But like any relationship worth ...