The schefflera houseplant is a popular plant and comes in many varieties. One of the reasons the plant is popular is because schefflera plant care is so easy. There are two very important parts to proper schefflera care. The first is correct sunlight and the second is proper watering. Schefflera plants are medium light plants, which means that they need bright but indirect light. To water correctly, wait until the soil in the pot dries out and then thoroughly soak the soil when you water.