I also have those scheffleras Donald, and both in containers as well. I just keep them outdoors even during our winters. It actually seems happier since that is the time we get the much needed rain.
I prune them too, when it is getting too wide, otherwise it gets toppled by our strong winds. Such a forgiving plant..gets burnt at the tips when it is too hot here and also endures the occasional 20's of winter.
