Causes and solutions for leaf loss in Schefflera
1. Too little light
Schefflera prefers semi-shade and is usually placed under bright scattered light If it is cultivated in a relatively dark room, it will affect the growth of Schefflera and cause leaves to fall.
Solution: Place Schefflera outdoors or near a window for maintenance. Do not expose it to strong light, but provide enough astigmatism.
2. Excessive light
Excessive light is also one of the reasons that cause the leaves of Schefflera to fall off. The leaves of Schefflera are easy to turn yellow and fall when exposed to the sun, especially if they are exposed to sunlight. If the seeds are moved from a sunny place to a sunny place for cultivation, the leaf loss will be more serious.
Solution: Schefflera is not suitable for growing under strong light. If you want to leave the original place, you must slowly change the location to allow Schefflera some time to adapt.
3. Insufficient fertilization
Schefflera has certain requirements for fertilizers, especially during the growth period. There must be enough fertilizer. If there is insufficient fertilizer, the leaves of Schefflera will turn yellow. fall.
Solution: Fertilize once a week during the summer growth period. Granular fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium can be used to loosen the soil and then apply them.
Precautions for Schefflera
Because during the first to third years of Schefflera growth, the entire plant has not reached full maturity, and even if it produces seeds, it is not full. Therefore, under normal circumstances, tree seeds can be collected after three years; Schefflera should not be watered too much. Too much water will cause root rot and other diseases. In order to improve the ornamental value of Schefflera, it should be pruned and repotted in a timely manner. Schefflera must be placed in a place with good ventilation to avoid branches and leaves falling off due to poor ventilation.