Remember these 6 points for Schefflera (umbrella tree) care, and its roots will fill the pot while its leaves shine glossy and bright

Many people love the Schefflera (umbrella tree): it greens up the environment, absorbs toxic gases, purifies the air, and is very easy to grow. Just look at the Schefflera grown by the pros, its roots have burst out of the pot and its leaves are glossy and bright. You only need to pay attention to these 6 points!

Light

When caring for a Schefflera, if your home has open exposure from north to south, you can place it in a south-facing balcony spot with bright indirect light and good ventilation, avoiding direct strong sunlight. In such an environment it grows quickly, and the leaves become emerald green and glossy.

Watering

Schefflera has a certain drought tolerance, but to help it grow better you need to keep the soil moist. When you notice the soil has dried out, water it promptly, and occasionally mist the leaves. It likes a warm, humid environment, but be careful not to let waterlogging occur, as that can easily cause root rot.

Temperature

When growing Schefflera in the north, it must be kept indoors in winter, otherwise it will certainly freeze to death. In the south, it can depend on the environment; it has a certain cold tolerance, and the most suitable temperature for its growth is 15 to 25 degrees.

Fertilizing

Monopotassium phosphate is a common flower fertilizer. If you want the Schefflera's leaves to be even more oily and glossy, you can spray a 0.2% monopotassium phosphate solution once every 15 days. You can also apply a liquid fertilizer once a month during the Schefflera's growing period.

Pruning

When pruning a Schefflera, you can cut off diseased and pest-damaged branches and dead branches, and also do some pruning of leggy branches to avoid consuming too many nutrients, make the shape more attractive, and at the same time promote the sprouting of new buds.

Repotting

Schefflera grows relatively fast, so it is recommended to repot once a year. When repotting, pay attention to pruning the roots: cut off all old roots, diseased roots, and rotten roots, disinfect with a carbendazim solution, let them dry thoroughly in the sun, then repot with fresh soil and replant. You can keep one third of the original soil, which can speed up the Schefflera's recovery and growth.

When caring for a Schefflera, pay attention to these 6 points, and you too can make its roots fill the pot and its leaves glossy and bright!