How to water the Schefflera japonica in winter

Watering the Schefflera in winter

Schefflera needs watering in winter, but it should be watered less. No matter what kind of water is used for watering in the cold winter, the water temperature needs to be kept at around 15~20°C, which is beneficial to the health of the plant.

Improper watering of Schefflera in winter, too much or too little watering, may cause the death of the plant.

Fertilizing Schefflera in winter

You can also fertilize the Schefflera in winter, but not too frequently. It is usually done once a month. You can choose compound fertilizer or liquid fertilizer, and the amount of fertilizer should be as small as possible.

Precautions for watering Schefflera in winter

1. When watering Schefflera in winter, the time should be chosen at noon, as it is warmer at noon and can prevent the plant from being frostbitten.

2. In winter, just keep the soil in the pot of Schefflera slightly moist. There is no need to water it too frequently, and it is best not to water it every few days.

3. If the temperature is above 15 degrees, you can wait until the soil in the pot of Schefflera is dry and then water it thoroughly. There is no problem at all. If the temperature is below 0 degrees for a long time, you should reduce watering. On the contrary, the soil in the pot is too wet and it is easy to freeze.