What to do when Schefflera leaves turn yellow and drop? Causes and solutions

Schefflera is a shrubby plant with fairly compact growth, and it is grown on a relatively large area in China. Schefflera has fairly high ornamental value, so many people grow it today. However, when we grow Schefflera, yellowing and dropping of its leaves often occurs. So what should be done when Schefflera leaves turn yellow and drop? Below, the editor will give a brief introduction for everyone. Let's take a look!

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. Too much watering, on the other hand, will cause excessive water content in the soil, affect the breathing of Schefflera roots, cause root rot, and likewise lead to yellowing and dropping of leaves. Therefore, we must water properly, keeping the soil moist, and except in winter, water about twice a week in the other three seasons.

2. Light control

Schefflera is a shade-loving flowering plant, and generally providing it with bright light is enough. If the light is too dim, 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, do not let direct sunlight hit the Schefflera, and provide it with an appropriate amount of scattered light. When changing the light environment, proceed gradually and do not change it all at once, otherwise the Schefflera will have difficulty adapting.

3. Scientific fertilizing

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. Also pay attention to the quality of the fertilizer. If raw fertilizer or concentrated fertilizer is applied, fermentation of the fertilizer will burn the roots and likewise cause leaf drop. So we must provide Schefflera with sufficient nutrients, and in summer, apply a topdressing once a week. Granular fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are the main choice, maintaining sufficient nutrition, and do not over-apply or apply only one kind of fertilizer.

4. Pest and disease control

Schefflera's disease resistance is not very strong, so during growth it is also often harmed by many diseases. For example, leaf spot is a common disease of Schefflera. When leaf spot occurs, brown lesions appear on the leaves, and in severe cases cause yellow leaves to fall off. Therefore, we should strengthen maintenance and management, do good ventilation work, and promptly remove diseased leaves and yellow leaves when found. Then frequently spray the plant with diluted insecticide and fungicide to avoid pests and diseases.

The above is a brief introduction to what to do when Schefflera leaves turn yellow and drop. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!