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- Q.Schefflera Leaves Dropping - What am I doing wrong?
- Q.Recently Repotted My Schefflera Plant That I Received 8 Months Ago, Now The Stems Near The Soil Are Turning Brown. Is My Plant Dying? - no photo available
- Q.Yellow Falling Off Leaves Of Outdoor Schefflera Tree - kdlegs10@icloud.com
- Q.Growth And Care For My Miniature Leaf Schefflera - I've had the plant for many years and try to prune it to become thick, and to look more like ...
- Q.How To Cut Two Overgrown Schefflera Each With A Single Stem - Hi I have two large overgrown schefflera that I would like to move as in to a new apartment. I ...
- Q.Schefflera Not Looking So Good - My Schefflera plant is looking very weepy and the leaves are falling off. Many of them also have brown patches ...
- Q.My Schefflera Arboricola Is 9′ Tall , Can I Put It In The Ground? - I live in Laplace, Louisiana, and do I have to worry about winter?
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Anonymous on
June 22, 2020Q.Schefflera leaves dropping
What am I doing wrong?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The photo indicates that it might be receiving more water than it likes. They don't need fertilizer, so hold back on that if you are fertilizing. Let the soil completely dry out between waterings. They are really an easy-care plant. The biggest problem people have with it is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Here's an article about general schefflera care that will be of help to you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
bevgau on
June 25, 2020
georgia, north west area - Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, without photos, I can only guess at the problem.
It sounds like the plant was put into a container that was too much larger than the original, or was overwatered.
I will be unable to say if the plant can be saved, but I can give link to one of our articles on the proper care of the plant, which will give it the best chance.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm
This article will guide you on fungicide use:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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kdlegs10 on
July 8, 2020
San Diego maybe a 9 gardening zoneQ.Yellow Falling Off Leaves Of Outdoor Schefflera Tree
kdlegs10@icloud.com
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. There are too many reasons for this to occur, so know and providing the proper care is critical for a healthy plant.
This article will be a good place to start:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/outdoor-schefflera-care.htm
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Anonymous on
August 8, 2020Q.Growth and care for my miniature leaf Schefflera
I've had the plant for many years and try to prune it to become thick, and to look more like a small tree. The trunk is the same thickness it was years ago. Photo attached. Any suggestions? thank you.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I suggest a houseplant fertilizer, but I think the more important action may be to do more trimming.
Here's an article that should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-pruning.htm
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consultmgp on
August 12, 2020
10025Q.How To Cut Two Overgrown Schefflera Each With A Single Stem
Hi I have two large overgrown schefflera that I would like to move as in to a new apartment. I did ask this question a couple of weeks ago but perhaps it didn't get through. Both plants are quite tall and have woody stems more like trunks. Please see the attached photos. On the one with growth at the bottom, can I cut the large part off and keep just the bottom,? Will it come back? I'm less sure what to do with the other one in the photo, which has no new growth anywhere on the stem or trunk; all the leaves are at the top. Thanks for any advice.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.They can both be cut back and the top rooted as another plant (place stem in a pot of well-draining potting soil).
This article tells how to prune:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-pruning.htm
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juliete on
September 14, 2020
12724Q.Schefflera Not Looking So Good
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.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.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
Was this answer useful?10 - Answered by
juliete on
September 15, 2020A.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.
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Anonymous on
October 12, 2020Q.My Schefflera Arboricola is 9′ tall , can I put it in the ground?
I live in Laplace, Louisiana, and do I have to worry about winter?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You are in zone 9a, so yes, you do need to worry about winter. They can be grown outside in zones 10-12. Best for you to leave it in a container and keep it inside for the winter.
If yours is getting too tall to be manageable, you can cut it back and have another plant or share with friends.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-pruning.htm
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