Schefflera is a popular plant which is grown in many homes and offices. The plant is called as Umbrella plant by people because the plant looks like umbrella as it grows old. The plant is known to have originated from Pacific Islands and Australia. Schefflera requires warm temperature to grow, however avoid exposing the plant to direct sunlight. Schefflera plant is easy to maintain as it requires little attention. However, it is not easy to propagate the plant as it takes time to develop and grow. Schefflera can be easily grown both indoors and outside as the plant grows well in warm climate.
When planting Schefflera outdoor, choose a location which is not exposed to direct sunlight. When planting indoors make sure Schefflera gets filtered light from the window. If the plant is exposed to direct sunlight the leaf loses its color, so avoid keeping it in an area which is exposed to direct sunlight. The plant requires water only when the soil is dry as overwatering can damage the plant.
For more details on Schefflera and how to propagate the plant, you can visit the website http://schefflera.org/
