The thinness of your schefflera is probably because of the low light conditions it's living in. Though scheffleras can tolerate lower light levels, they do have limits and they can get thin and leggy ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With its glossy, umbrella-shaped leaves and forgiving nature, the schefflera plant (also known as 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 ...

A herb gardener's tools include gloves, sheers and hand spades. (NOLA.com|The Times-Picyaune archive) QUESTION: I have a large schefflera plant in an outside planter. The recent freezes got it. All ...

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 ...

Q: My rubber plant is top heavy, and the roots are coming out of the soil in the container. How do I trim it and root the limbs? I also have a tall schefflera that keeps falling over. How do I trim it ...

With its glossy, umbrella-shaped leaves and forgiving nature, the schefflera plant (also known as the umbrella plant) has earned its spot as a houseplant hall-of-famer. But like any relationship worth ...