Indoor gardeners looking for small trees to grow in containers love schefflera, also known as dwarf umbrella tree or umbrella plant. “Schefflera is prized for its clusters of glossy, oval-shaped ...

Q: I have a few houseplants that stay indoors all year. Last summer, I received a couple of gift baskets with plants in them.

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