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

Schefflera, commonly called umbrella plants or trees, make excellent tropical houseplants. The larger Schefflera actinophylla features long, shiny, oval green leaves that droop gracefully from a ...

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 ...