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.

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. There are two varieties of umbrella ...

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 for a beginner-friendly option, like a schefflera plant, sometimes known as ...

SOPHIE THOMSON: Bringing a bit of the natural world into our homes with use of indoor plants is something that many of us like to do. But household heating and cooling and a roof that blocks the light ...