Growing conditions of goosefoot flower

Goosefoot flower likes a warm and humid growing environment, and is suitable for growing in deep, fertile, acidic soil. It is slightly tolerant of barren soil and has low requirements for light. It is high enough to have enough scattered light. The suitable temperature for plant growth is 16-27℃. It can withstand high temperatures above 30℃ and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃.

How to grow goosefoot flowers

Goosefoot flowers are generally propagated in soil. Select annual branches as the cutting substrate. The branches are about 10 cm long. Remove the lower leaves and keep the top 3- 4 leaves, cut the lower end into a bevel, then insert the branch into the soil, spray water and moisturize for maintenance.

Water Schefflera

Schefflera likes a humid environment, and its leaves will grow densely only when the water is appropriate.

Fetilizing Schefflera

The growth period of Schefflera is from March to September, and it is generally necessary to apply compound fertilizer or nitrogen fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks.

Prevention and control of diseases and insect pests of goosefoot flowers

Common diseases and insect pests of goosefoot flowers mainly include leaf spot, anthracnose, and red spider mites. Once these diseases and insect pests appear, you can use charcoal and dimethoate. Cream and other chemicals are used for removal.

How to grow Schefflera at home

To cultivate Schefflera at home, the soil for cultivation should be loose, breathable, fertile, and have good drainage. It should be placed in a well-lit place. For maintenance, temperature control measures must be taken.

Keep the pot soil slightly moist for a long time and apply thin fertilizer frequently. Pay attention to changing the soil and pruning the branches and leaves regularly during the breeding process, so that it can grow better.

Precautions for care of Schefflera

Schefflera can be repotted once every spring. The potting soil used should be loose, breathable and well-drained. If you don’t want it to grow too tall, If so, you need to top it so that side buds will grow out soon.