Mystery Seeds on Schefflera: Unusual Indoor Fruiting and Odor Concerns

Schefflera Rarely Fruits Indoors

If your “umbrella trees” are Schefflera, indoor fruiting is virtually unheard of. The sour odor and seeds suggest a different species.

Email a photo of the tree and seeds to wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com for accurate identification.

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