Brassaia (Brassaia actinophyllia, also called Schefflera actinophylla and S.Macrostachya; commonly called schefflera, Australian umbrella tree, Queensland umbrella tree, octopus tree)

The leafy beauty require a little attention. It is available in all sizes, from eight inch seedlings to ceeling height trees. The rate of growth is moderate, through, so don’t be alarmed by the eventual size the plant can reach. If yours get to big, reduce it size by air layering.

The foliage boasts a natural high gloss that’s easy to restore if it becomes dulled by dust. Rub gently with a soft cloth or use your thumb and index finger to renew sheen.

Light

Brassaia likes strong light, but not direct sun.

Water

Water each times the soil surface starts to dry.

Special Helps

Use a general potting mixture. Feed lightly once or twice a year. Propagate by air layering. Make a cut partway through stem at a strong angle and insert a matchstick to keep cut open. Mold a baseball-size wad of wet sphagnum moss around the cut, and enclose in a sheet of plastic. Keep moss moist until new roots form, then pot up. 

Source : Growing Houseplants