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 ...

Q. Our 6-foot-tall schefflera is outgrowing its pot, which is 15 inches around and 12 inches high. It's so tall, it topples in a good wind. Can we trim the top without hurting the plant? If so, do we ...

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

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 ...