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- Q.Schefflera Plants Grown Outside - Mine has lost all leaves and looks like a bunch of dead sticks in a pot.
- Q.Schefflera Plant - I have a very large schefflera. The new growth is up at the ceiling. If I cut the stalk,will it ...
- Q.Schefflera Plant - When new shoots come out, they turn black and fall off.
- Q.Schefflera - My dwarf schefflera is healthy except for mottled brown spots on a few leaves. I water it twice a month ...
- Q.Schlefflera Root Rot - I have had this plant indoors for approximately 18 years, and since moving to a house without a high two-story ...
- Q.Schefflera Care - My schefflera seemingly has an abundance of sap - on leaves, on the clay pot and now on the parquet ...
- Q.Plants That Froze - Can my schefflera plants be saved? I was unable to bring them in and they froze. They were huge and ...
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Anonymous on
May 4, 2016Q.Schefflera plants grown outside
Mine has lost all leaves and looks like a bunch of dead sticks in a pot.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 6, 2016A.Your plant may have received to much water.
Schefflera Plants can die quickly from overwatering.Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/overwatering-container-plants.htm
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- Asked by
rholit318 on
May 27, 2016
Bastrop, LAQ.schefflera plant
I have a very large schefflera. The new growth is up at the ceiling. If I cut the stalk,will it bush back out from the bottom under where I cut it? There are no limbs there. The stalk is very tall.
- Answered by
kh0001 on
May 28, 2016A.There's a good chance you'll get multiple new shoots from the stalk where you cut it. Whenever I've pruned mine, it grows back twofold, thicker and very healthy. This article may help you learn how to properly prune a schefflera: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm
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slea on
June 2, 2016
Bloomfield KY 40008Q.Schefflera plant
When new shoots come out, they turn black and fall off.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 4, 2016A.You may be overwatering your plant. Schefflera plants should be allowed to dry out between waterings. If the soil is soggy the roots can die off from root rot.
Make sure the pot is draining excess water.
The link below will refresh you on the care requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm
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cln on
August 1, 2016
New York CityQ.Schefflera
My dwarf schefflera is healthy except for mottled brown spots on a few leaves. I water it twice a month and it gets plenty of light (but not harsh direct sunlight). I'm attaching a photo. Any suggestions? Thanks!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 2, 2016A.This is most likely a fungal disease, Alternaria Leaf Spot.
It can start in the lower leaves of the plant and work it's way up.
Make sure you water according to the care information in the article below.
Keep the leaves dry and provide some air circulation around the plant.
Remove any diseased leaves or stems.
Schefflera are sensitive to chemical treatment of fungicides, so keeping the plant healthy and with correct care your plant should recover.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
September 1, 2016Q.Schlefflera root rot
I have had this plant indoors for approximately 18 years, and since moving to a house without a high two-story foyer with over head windows 3 years ago, the plant has become sparse in the middle of the main trunk, and now I'm noticing the lower newer trunks have started to drop leaves and the trunk branch is darker in parts of the trunk. Is this root rot? If so, can I repot using the same container after a bleach washing? I live in zone 5a in Indiana. Should I wait to repot until spring, as long as I lighten up the watering amounts? I would like to propagate and start a new plant with this and didn't know if I should consider cutting the tallest stalk in the middle just above the leaves, removing the big bare middle from this tree. I hope the pictures will help make sense of what I'm asking. Thanks. Sincerely, Mary Clore
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 2, 2016A.Yes, you can prune your plant and grow new plants from the cuttings.
Here are some articles that will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm
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darwinmdavis on
October 7, 2016
07017Q.Schefflera care
My schefflera seemingly has an abundance of sap - on leaves, on the clay pot and now on the parquet floor. Is this normal? Is there a solution?
Answered by
Alisma on
October 7, 2016
Certified ExpertA.This could be caused by an insect infestation. See these articles to check whether the symptoms fit:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/sticky-schefflera-leaves.htm
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michaelynroesler on
December 21, 2016
Dallas area - 75104Q.plants that froze
Can my schefflera plants be saved? I was unable to bring them in and they froze. They were huge and beautiful. I am sick!
- Answered by
JeffreyGardener on
December 21, 2016A.All you can do now is to sit and wait. You can get a sharp knife and cut a piece of stem from the plant to see if it is still green. If is green and not dry and too brittle, there is still some hope. In the meantime, following the instructions given by GardeningKnowHow here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htm
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