Schefflera Not Looking So Good

Question

My Schefflera plant is looking very weepy and the leaves are falling off. Many of them also have brown patches on them. What should I do? I am thinking it may not have enough light.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. It sounds like it is being overwatered, and has contracted a fungal infection. Likely, you will need to apply a fungicide, then give it proper care. It will bounce back in no time after that!

The important thing after treatment will be to allow the soil to dry out, completely, down to about 2 or 3 inches before watering again. They can, even, handle drying out a little more than that.

These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm

Answer 2

Thank you so much. My poor plant. I will purchase some fungicide and apply according to the directions on the bottle. I did not think I was overwatering but I guess I was in the end. I also moved it to a better source of light.