Schefflera

A member of the Araliaceae family is the tree Schefflera actinophylla. Tropical plants belong to the Schefflera genus. The larger Schefflera actinophylla has long, lustrous, oval green leaves that gracefully hang from a central stem, suggesting an umbrella. It is also known as the umbrella plant or umbrella tree.

Common Name: Umbrella tree
Origin: Europe, Australia, and New Guinea
Height: 6 – 15′ feet
Light: Schefflera prefers bright, indirect light.
Temperature: 15 – 25 °C