Hi David and Len

The tree is on the balcony because I don't have a garden but it is bathed in
light all daylong.
There were no flowers, it didn't quite get to that stage, it just tried and
then gave up as though it was not quite sure how to set about taking the
final step.

All stems will be removed shortly as it is about to be repotted.

Thank you both for responding, appreciate your help.

Regards,

Kate
(Sydney, Australia)


"len" wrote in message
...
g'day kate,

the umbrella tree aka Schefflera actinophylla.

has become something of an enviro weed, due to those fruits all sorts
of birds will eat them including the lorrikeets and then go poop in
the bush where the undigested seeds readily germinate.

my suggestion would be to remove the flower stems after you have
enjoyed the flowers. also suggest the plant stay in the pot as in the
ground like the ficus they are a hazard when it comes to sewerage
pipes.

On Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:26:46 GMT, "Kate Spencer"
wrote:

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With peace and brightest of blessings,

len & bev

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May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In
A World That You May Not Understand."

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