Reasons and Solutions for Yellowing and Dropping Leaves on Schefflera
Schefflera is a shrub plant with relatively compact growth, and its planting area in our country is quite large. Schefflera has relatively high ornamental value, so there are still many people growing Schefflera now. However, when we grow Schefflera, the phenomenon of yellowing and dropping leaves often occurs. So what should be done when Schefflera leaves turn yellow and drop? Below, the editor will briefly introduce it to everyone. Let's take a look together!
1. Reasonable watering
When growing Schefflera, if you want it to grow normally, then reasonable watering is very important. If watering is insufficient, the soil will become too dry, causing Schefflera leaves to turn yellow and drop. But watering too much will cause the soil to contain too much water, affecting the respiration of Schefflera roots and causing root rot, which will also cause leaves to turn yellow and drop. Therefore, we must do a good job in watering and just keep the soil moist. Except in winter, water about twice a week in the other three seasons.
2. Light control
Schefflera is a shade-loving flower, and generally providing it with bright light is enough. If the light is too dark, it will affect the growth of Schefflera and cause leaves to drop. However, if the light is too strong, it will also cause leaves to turn yellow and drop. Therefore, when growing Schefflera, be sure to control the light well. Especially in summer, pay attention to shading and do not let direct sunlight hit the Schefflera; just provide an appropriate amount of scattered light. When changing the light environment, pay attention to proceeding step by step and do not change it all at once, otherwise the Schefflera will find it difficult to adapt.
3. Scientific fertilization
During its growth period, Schefflera also has a certain demand for fertilizer nutrients. If Schefflera lacks fertilizer during growth, then due to lack of nutrients, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off. And also pay attention to the quality of the fertilizer. If raw fertilizer and concentrated fertilizer are applied, fertilizer fermentation will burn the roots and also cause leaf drop. So we should provide sufficient nutrients for Schefflera. In summer, apply a topdressing once every week. Granular fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are the main type, maintaining sufficient nutrients, and do not overapply or apply only a certain fertilizer.
4. Pest and disease control
Schefflera's disease resistance is not very strong, so it is also often harmed by many diseases during growth. For example, leaf spot disease is a common disease of Schefflera. When leaf spot disease occurs, brown lesions appear on the leaves, and in severe cases it causes yellow leaves to fall off. Therefore, we should strengthen maintenance and management, do a good job in ventilation, and promptly remove diseased leaves and yellow leaves when found. Then frequently spray the plant with diluted insecticidal and fungicidal agents to avoid pests and diseases.
The above is a brief introduction to what to do when Schefflera leaves turn yellow and drop. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!