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A tropical rainforest,” says naturalist Vijaya Chakravarty, “is like a multi-storey building. You have the ground cover, the ...

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 ...

Is there a foolproof method of taking cuttings of roses? Why have my hydrangeas changed from blue to pink? Do begonias have a finite life? Kathy Clugston and team have the answers. Show more Is there ...

Peter Gibbs and the Gardeners Question Time panel visit the RHS Wisley Greening Skills Garden in Woking, an exciting new project designed to inspire and equip the next generation of horticulturists.

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 ...

Arboricola (Schefflera arboricola), or the dwarf umbrella tree, has a green or variegated leaf that can be seen in many residential and commercial landscape gardens. It is native to Taiwan and Hainan.

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 ...

Schefflera elegantissima can grow into a small tree or more than 10m tall when given sufficient space. The leaves also grow larger as they mature. You may want to prune the plant to achieve an ...

A: What a great houseplant! Also known as umbrella plant, some stay bushy, but many can grow to more than six feet tall! This is a tropical plant, so it definitely prefers bright, sunny rooms and some ...