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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 29, 2017
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    This is a severe fungal infection. The most often cause is over-watering. Water only when the top of the soil is completely dry.

    To correct the infection, cut off any infected growth just below the infection, and treat the soil with wettable sulfur.

    This article will refresh you on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    December 28, 2017
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    Don't give up yet! When did you last repot it? How do you decide when to water it? Is it very dry in your living quarters? Is it exposed to cold drafts or temps below 60F? How much indirect sun is it getting? I suspect over-watering because that is an easy mistake to make. Get some good potting mix and repot in a slightly larger container. Examine the roots carefully for signs of rot and trim out anything dead or diseased. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 7, 2018
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    If this plant has done well being brought indoors each winter, that is the best option for this winter as well. Keep it indoors to prevent any further cold damage, and it will most likely make a full recovery. You can also prune out any dead wood (that doesn't regrow leaves) according to these directions:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-pruning.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    January 6, 2018
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    Can you put some pictures up? This can better help me. This can be common when they don't get fertilized regularly, or due to being root bound. It just depends on each individual plant, and how often you fertilize and re pot. If you can include as much information as possible, then I can better help you. Sometimes it can be an easy solution.

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    BushDoctor on
    January 15, 2018
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    It can be for a dwarf! This is not normal for a larger plant though. When you put it in a larger container, it should fill that out over time.

    Is there any sign that the plant might be distressed, other than that? If you could include a picture then it can further help me to see what is going on.

    In the meantime, this article can give you some more information on the care of this plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 21, 2018
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    Yes. This is, absolutely, the case here. They like very bright but filtered light. I prefer the dwarf varieties, as they only get about 4 feet tall... unfortunately, these schefflera can get upwards of 13 feet tall!

    The good thing here is that you can prune them pretty heavily, and they will branch out. This will be your only way of keeping this manageable. I would also fertilize with all purpose slow release once or twice a year. Although they do not need it, they do better with it.

    Here is an article for the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 21, 2018
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    Yes, the top and bottom of your plant is not getting enough light. When Schefflera become leggy and overgrown you can prune them back.
    this link will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-pruning.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 4, 2018
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    I can definitely help you with the Schefflera, or umbrella tree. This likes to dry out a little between waterings. They also like fertilizers applied at least once per year. They don't seem to tolerate unfiltered, and direct sunlight, so make sure this gets some amount of shade during the middle of the day. This time of year should not be too harsh on them, but if you see the leaves dropping more, then I would move it to a partially shaded location.

    As for the red leaf begonia... This article will direct you on proper care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/begonias.htm

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