Q:My schefflera is growing like a weed! It's very tall. Where did I go wrong, and what can I safely do to trim it and keep it growing? I know they're easy to grow (obviously!) but would like to cut ...

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 ...

There are so many ways to add some life and color to your home, but if caring for plants feels daunting, you may want to opt ...

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 ...

This quick video will provide all the essential care points you need to grow your Schefflera Umbrella plant well inside the home. This low maintenance, long lived houseplant is a great addition to any ...

"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 ...

Recently, I’ve had a couple of inquiries from readers about ficus trees that I want to share with you. The questions are especially germane to Palm Beach, where ficus hedges are ubiquitous. Let me ...

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 ...