How to care for Schefflera (the auspicious tree) in winter? There is an art to placement and watering

Schefflera is the umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola). When grown at home, its winter care needs special attention, because winter is a rather dangerous season for plants. So do you know how to care for Schefflera in winter? How should it be placed? How should it be watered?

I. How to care for Schefflera in winter

1. Winter care temperature

Schefflera is a plant native to tropical regions, and it likes a high-temperature, high-humidity growing environment. In winter, temperatures sometimes cannot reach a relatively high level.

Basically, Schefflera needs a somewhat higher temperature to get through winter, and it should not go below 5°C. If the temperature stays above 0°C, the plant will still be frostbitten and drop a large number of leaves. However, if the stems of the Schefflera are still intact, it can sprout again in the spring of the following year.

In winter, Schefflera only needs suitable light, and it should not be kept in a dark place for a long time.

2. Winter pruning

From late winter to early spring, Schefflera begins to sprout again, and at this time it is best to prune and shape the branches. Young Schefflera plants only need thinning and light pruning; the main purpose is to prune them into shape. For mature plants, if they are relatively tall and large, heavy pruning can be done.

3. Winter watering

Schefflera likes a moist environment, but in winter do not water heavily; instead, control the amount of water. However, to maintain suitable humidity, you can appropriately mist the Schefflera, which can serve to supplement moisture.

4. Winter fertilizing

In winter, Schefflera also needs controlled fertilizing. Never fertilize carelessly, as it will cause the soil to harden. In winter, apply liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer once a month, but note that the amount of fertilizer should be smaller.

II. How should Schefflera be placed

1. Feng shui effects

Schefflera has a certain effect of warding off evil. It has another name, the large-leaf umbrella, and has broad leaves. There is a saying that potted plants with relatively broad leaves have a very good effect of warding off evil, and Schefflera is just such a potted plant. Placing a potted Schefflera in a place with evil energy can serve to ward off evil.

In addition, Schefflera is also relatively helpful for bringing feng shui effects into play, and it can do a very good job of beautifying the home. It can be placed in the living room, study, bedroom, and other places.

2. How to place it

The balcony is a very good place to put it, because the balcony is a relatively suitable environment for Schefflera to grow. You can grow flowers and plants on the balcony to create a small garden, and Schefflera combined with various potted plants can create a beautiful home scene.

Schefflera can decorate the bedroom and create a lovely scene. Placing the lovely Schefflera in the bedroom means you can see it every day, and your mood will certainly improve.

Schefflera is also suitable for the living room. The living room is the largest room and is also very close to the main door, so its feng shui effect is very strong. Placing Schefflera in the living room can serve to block evil energy and prevent the home from being invaded by evil energy.

Schefflera is also suitable for growing in the study. Placing green potted plants in the study mainly improves academic fortune. Placing Schefflera, which has relatively large leaves, in the study is very helpful for improving academic fortune.

When placing Schefflera, keep it as far away as possible from places such as the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen belongs to fire, while Schefflera belongs to wood, and fire overcomes wood, so placing it in the kitchen is not conducive to Schefflera's feng shui effects. The bathroom is a place where foul energy gathers, and it will also affect Schefflera's feng shui energy field.

III. How to water Schefflera

Schefflera itself has a certain tolerance for drought and moisture, but this is only relative. Compared with other flowers and plants, its tolerance for drought and moisture is relatively high. When watering it, do so when the soil shows signs of drying out, and be careful not to water too much. In summer, when it is hot and dry, the frequency of watering can be appropriately increased, because evaporation is relatively high at this time and will quickly evaporate excess water; watering more can help Schefflera grow better. Generally, a small amount of watering once a day is enough to keep the soil slightly moist. In spring and autumn, watering once or twice a week can meet its water needs.