Schefflera Arboricola Moondrop is a variegated cultivar of the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, called for its glossy and palmate leaves. The palm-like leaves of Schefflera, named after the 19th-century German botanist J.C. Scheffler, form an umbrella-shaped rosette. The popular names “umbrella plant,” “Schefflera,” and “octopus tree” can refer to two distinct but related species: Schefflera Arboricola… Continue reading Moondrop Plant 101: Everything you Need to Know
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The Schefflera Amate and how to take care
The tropical Schefflera Amate plant has become popular in modern homes. How should I take care and how much light does the plant need? The majority of house plants are derived from subtropical or tropical areas and the Amate isn’t an exception. The most popular Schefflera species of plants include Schefflera amate as well as… Continue reading The Schefflera Amate and how to take care
Umbrella plant propagation: where to cut the plant?
Learn everything about umbrella plant propagation using cuttings in 5 minutes. We show the best ways for reproducing the umbrella plant. The names “umbrella plant” or “dwarf umbrella tree” are commonly used for the so-called Schefflera plant. Schefflera is a genus of tropical plant species. The primary characteristics that umbrella plants have are their long… Continue reading Umbrella plant propagation: where to cut the plant?