And the third one is Schefflera arboricola var. The Dwarf Australian Umbrella Tree.
The arboricola can adapt to a wide variety of light levels but prefers higher light if possible. If left alone the plant can stretch and grow "out of shape". It's easy to keep them in shape with occasional selective pruning. Fortunately, just like a Ficus the dwarf Schefflera can also handle some radical pruning and come back strongly. So don't be afraid to prune the plant when needed.

If you see leaves turning black and dropping off it's a good signal that the soil is staying too wet or moist. On the flip side the leaf tips wrinkle if they are too dry.

Schefflera arboricola Trinette, variegated arboricola, arb, dwarf scheff These plants have a pretty extensive root system and can even grow climbing a tree. They also seek water when being grown outside. As with most plants used indoors, arboricola does not like to sit in water.

Avoid letting the plant sit in that saucer after you water it likes to be moist but not wet.

The Schefflera is in the Aralia family and like many of the plants from this family spider mites like this plant. Clean the plant regularly and don't forget the undersides where the mites like to hang out. Check with your local garden center for some of the "safe" preventive measures such as "Safer Soap".

Well that's it for this issue with a quick look at one of the most easy to find indoor plants today.

Remember when caring for your dwarf schefflera

* Don't keep the plant wet
* Place the plant in as bright an area as you can
* Watch out for mites
* Don't be afraid to prune when needed