Reasons for Schefflera arboricola Leaf Drop and How to Fix It

Schefflera arboricola is a plant widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, and both its roots and stems can be used medicinally. At the same time, Schefflera arboricola is also a plant that can be grown as a potted ornamental, and quite a few people keep it. However, when we grow it, we often see Schefflera arboricola dropping its leaves, leaving only bare branches, which is really distressing to look at. So what should we do when Schefflera arboricola drops its leaves? Below, Qinong Web will introduce a few solutions for everyone.

1. Regular pruning

Pruning not only makes Schefflera arboricola look better but also helps it grow better. Especially in hot summer weather, Schefflera arboricola grows very fast, and cutting off some of the longer old branches allows new branches and new buds to grow better. After winter arrives, the leaves of Schefflera arboricola will gradually fall, and the branches will grow leaning against each other, so at this time a large-scale pruning of Schefflera arboricola is also needed.

2. Daily care

1. Schefflera arboricola likes a high-temperature, high-humidity growing environment and needs soil with good drainage. The best temperature for seedling growth is 20 to 28°C; when the temperature is below 5°C, its leaves will begin to drop, and in cold weather it will stop growing to conserve nutrients, so in winter be sure to take cold-protection measures such as wrapping it in film, or move it to a warm indoor space.

2. Schefflera arboricola needs plenty of light, but it cannot tolerate long periods of direct sun exposure, otherwise it will develop yellow leaves or even drop its leaves. In hot summer weather, it needs to be watered continuously, otherwise leaf drop will also occur.

3. Prevention and control of pests and diseases

Schefflera arboricola is a plant that is relatively prone to pests and diseases, and this is also one of the reasons that cause Schefflera arboricola to drop its leaves. When Schefflera arboricola drops its leaves, you should first judge what disease it has or what insect pest it has based on the color changes of its leaves, the affected parts, and the appearance of larvae and adults; do not use pesticides rashly. And if you find the parts of the leaves affected by disease, it is best to cut off the diseased parts directly to prevent them from infecting other leaves. In addition, if pests appear in the soil, it is best to completely replace the soil with new soil, and then treat it with a low-concentration pesticide.

The above is what Qinong Web has brought you regarding solutions for Schefflera arboricola dropping its leaves. From July to November each year is the flowering period of Schefflera arboricola; at this time Schefflera arboricola will produce some white flowers that are very beautiful, so when you grow it, take good care of it!