What is this plant?

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  1. dymondlil

    dymondlil Gardener

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    I bought this plant the other day, and the label just says ''Houseplant'':cnfs:
    Can anyone identify it for me please? Thanks in advance:)
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    Thank you both very much!
     
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    They used to be nicknamed "Umbrella Plants."
     
  5. Sam1974x

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    I had one of these myself before and they grow lovely with not much looking after!

    Didnt seem to like my new house though :( Shame as it had grown to about 5 ft!
     
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    Schefflera Arboicolor Variegata also Heptaplleurum Arboricolor, Dwarf Umbrella Tree.

    dymondlil, If you have this plant against a wall with the light (natural or bulb) in one side it would benefit from turning slightly every two weeks or so to avoid all the leaves growing towards the light giving the plant a one sided appearance.:)
     
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    Oh I'm so glad they don't need too much looking after:)......I'm still very much a novice to houseplants and gardening!
    Shame you lost yours though......I get quite upset if I lose one of my plants!
     
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    Thanks for that tip! I've put the plant in the corner of the conservatory, so it's getting natural light all around and from the top.....but I'll keep an eye on it.
     
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