The leaf is one of the most important organs of a plant. Leaves produce food for ... The cross-section of a leaf reveals its complex structure. The waxy cuticle surface on the outside protects ...

There are actually two different species of umbrella plant as well. The larger variety, Schefflera actinophylla, has long, glossy green leaves that droop from a central stem and create an umbrella ...

“Schefflera is prized for its clusters of glossy, oval-shaped leaves arranged in a circular pattern, resembling an umbrella,” says Paris Lalicata, head of plant education and community at The ...