How to save Schefflera from yellowing and falling leaves?

Schefflera occidentalis is also called duck's foot wood , and is called the money tree in many places. It is a green plant with very good meaning, and many people have potted plants in their homes. So how to save the Schefflera tree from having its leaves turn yellow and fall off? Let’s learn more about it below.

Reasons for the yellowing and falling off of Schefflera leaves

1. Temperature discomfort

Schefflera likes a warm environment, and the suitable temperature during the growing period is 15~25 degrees. When the temperature is above 30 degrees in summer and it is kept under strong sunlight, the leaves of Schefflera will easily turn yellow and fall off. In addition, Schefflera likes a warm environment. If the temperature in winter is lower than 5 degrees, the leaves will easily turn yellow and fall off after frostbite.

2. Insufficient light

Schefflera is a green foliage plant that requires an environment with sufficient light. If it lacks light, the leaves will grow thin and light in color. If it lacks light for a long time, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

3. Soil drought

Schefflera prefers a humid environment and can tolerate slightly dry environments. However, if the soil is too dry for a long time, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

4. Root rot problem

If there is water accumulation in the soil of Schefflera for a long time, it is easy for water to accumulate and the roots to rot. In addition, when applying fertilizer, if you apply raw fertilizer or concentrated fertilizer, or apply fertilizer during the slow growth period, fertilizer damage is also likely to occur. Causes the leaves to turn yellow and fall off.

5. Impact of pests

Schefflera is prone to scale insects. Once scale insects appear, the leaves are likely to turn yellow and fall off.

How to save Schefflera from yellowing and falling leaves?

1. Reasonable watering

Be sure to do a good job of watering and keep the soil moist. Except for winter, water about twice a week in the other three seasons.

2. Lighting control

When planting Schefflera , be sure to control the light. Especially in summer, you should pay attention to shading and avoid letting the sun shine directly on the Schefflera. Just provide it with an appropriate amount of scattered light.

3. Scientific fertilization

To provide Schefflera with sufficient nutrients, apply topdressing once a week in summer. Use granular fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium mainly to maintain adequate nutrition, and avoid excessive application of any one fertilizer .

4. Pest and disease control

We must strengthen maintenance and management, do a good job of ventilation, and remove diseased and yellow leaves as soon as they are found. Then you should regularly spray the plants with diluted insecticides and fungicides to avoid diseases and pests.

That’s it