How to care for a potted Schefflera macrophylla, green plants add color to the home

The Schefflera macrophylla plant is suitable for growing at home, and growing plants at home is done by potting, which makes it convenient and clean. Although growing Schefflera macrophylla in pots is very good, what exactly are the specific growing methods? Let's take a look at the detailed introduction.

Temperature: The most suitable temperature for growth is 20?30°C; high temperatures in summer are beneficial to plant growth. It is not cold-tolerant, and when the temperature is low it easily drops its leaves, or may even be left with only bare stems. In winter it is best to maintain 18-20°C, and the overwintering temperature should not be lower than 5°C.
Light: Avoid exposure to scorching sun. From May to September, when sunlight is intense, shade should be provided appropriately, blocking 30%?40% of the light, otherwise the leaves will lose their proper gloss and even become scorched and turn yellow and withered. In particular, do not suddenly move a plant placed in a shady spot to a place with intense light, lest the leaves be scorched and their edges burn. At other times, give it plenty of sunlight.
Watering: During the growing period, water adequately to keep the potting soil moist, especially in summer when growth is vigorous, when water must be replenished promptly to promote plant growth. But also avoid over-wetness, otherwise the leaves will droop and lose their gloss, the leaves will fall off, and the plant may even rot at the roots and die entirely. Watering during the growing season should follow the rule of "do not water until dry, and when watering, water thoroughly." In winter, watering should be controlled, keeping the potting soil on the drier side.
Fertilizing: During the growing period, apply a nitrogen-based fertilizer 1-2 times a month to promote the growth of branches and leaves and make the leaves thick and glossy. After autumn begins, stop applying nitrogen fertilizer and apply only phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to improve the plant's cold resistance. Stop fertilizing in winter.
Pruning: When the seedlings are 15-20 cm tall, pinching should be done to encourage branching. Because it rarely branches naturally, as the lower old leaves gradually fall off, after growing to a certain height the lower part of the plant will become bare, so every spring, along with repotting, the top should be pinched to encourage branching, control height, and form a good plant shape.
Potting and repotting: When propagated seedlings have grown to an appropriate size, they can be potted in spring. For planting, pots with a diameter of 25-30 cm can be chosen, with 3-4 plants per pot. After that, every
2?3 years, repot once. It likes loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic soil, and dislikes alkaline soil and heavy clay soil. The growing medium can be prepared from materials such as leaf mold, peat soil, garden soil, sawdust or plain sand.
After reading this, everyone is fairly clear about the method of growing Schefflera macrophylla in pots. I hope that through the introduction in this article you will have a better understanding of growing Schefflera macrophylla. Besides Schefflera macrophylla, you can also grow other green plants at home, such as spider plants.