Schefflera, Dwarf Umbrella Plant, Hawaiian Schefflera 'Luseane'

Received as a gift. Dwarf Hawaiian Umbrella Tree by Brussel's Bonsai Nursery. Labeled "Age 8 yrs, Height 12-14 Indoor. Water thoroughly e...Read Morevery other day in direct or low light". And it was about 12" high and 14" wide. Cute.
I surely hope that it is a bonsai, since I have another schefflera which is already over 3ft high/wide and growing by an inch or two each month.

From Patent Genius: Another S. arboricola, which herein is designated as `Luseane` (unpatented) is also a dwarf and a sport from a stand...Read Moreard S. arboricola. The`PVN-1` is a subsequent sport and differs significantly from the `Luseane` as shall be described herein. It is contemplated, though, that notwithstanding the distinction between the `PVN-1` and the `Luseane`, `PVN-1` shall be marketed under the same commercial name "Luseane". Marketing of the earlier plant `Luseane` has been discontinued for some time.

This very dwarf form of the "Dwarf Schefflera", is great for bonsai, or for smaller spaces. It's leaves are small, more closely spaced, a...Read Morend of a good texture. The appear to be more closely spaced on the stems. The plant may need brighter light to penetrate the dense foliage. In all other ways this is the same as the nominal species.

According to the plant patent, two similar plants were marketed under this name; both are dwarf, one is smaller.

I see this thing all the time at a certain Home store.... not to mention any names here. Anyway, this is what one online review I found ...Read Moreabout it says:

Schefflera `Luseane' (Schefflera arboricola `Luseane') Anyone who thinks of schefflera as an uncontrollable monster hasn't been introduced to this petite member of the family. Schefflera `Luseane' has a mature height and width of only 2 to 3 feet. Requiring medium light, it is usually used as a houseplant or bonsai.