Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Schefflera arboricola
The elongated leaves of the Schefflera plant is similar to the shape of a umbrella. Thus its nickname, the Umbrella Tree, makes a lot of visual sense. Perhaps the most fascinating thing about this plant is the fact that it acts as a natural air freshener and detoxifier. The leaves expectedly release oxygen, but they also absorb pollutants from the air. The combination of its attractive leaves and detoxifying powers makes the Schefflera plant a very popular indoor plant
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