How to grow Schefflera chinensis well

1. Maintenance methods

1. Substrate selection: It has relatively low requirements for soil. It is best to choose acidic soil that is deep, fertile, well-drained and breathable, which is conducive to its growth. For potted plants, you can use a mixture of leaf mold, coarse yarn and peat soil to make the soil.

2. Light management: It has relatively high adaptability to light and can grow well in semi-shade, semi-sun or full-sun environments. When the light is strong, its leaves are light in color, and in semi-shade, the leaves are dark green. Semi-sun environment is best.

3. Temperature management: It likes a warm environment. It is suitable for growing in an environment of 21-27℃ from March to September, and 16-21℃ from September to March of the following year. It can still grow normally in a high temperature environment above 30℃. The room temperature should be kept no lower than 5℃ during winter. If the temperature is below zero, frost damage is likely to occur.

4. Water management: It likes moisture and can thrive when the potting soil is moist and the ambient air humidity is high. However, if the potting soil contains too much water and causes water accumulation, it can easily cause root rot. If the environment is dry or wet for a long time or lacks water, it will easily lead to leaf fall.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction method: It can be propagated by sowing or cuttings. The cutting method can be combined with repotting or heavy pruning in spring. Take ten to fifteen centimeters of branches as cuttings, remove the bottom leaves, keep three to four leaves on the top, and cut the lower end into a bevel. When taking cuttings, holes should be drilled in advance, and then about two-thirds of the length of the cuttings should be inserted into the pot. After taking cuttings, water should be sprayed to maintain the environmental humidity and the plant should be placed in a low-light location indoors for maintenance.

2. Pruning method: The pruning of old plants can be combined with repotting, cutting off old branches, diseased branches and overgrown branches, removing part of the root system and repotting. Light pruning is appropriate for young plants. Since they are more likely to sprout long branches, they should be pruned in time to help promote the growth of side branches and maintain the beautiful shape of the tree.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: Its most common disease is leaf spot, which can be controlled by spraying the solution according to the instructions every ten to fifteen days.

2. Frostbite: When the temperature is low in winter, appropriate anti-cold measures should be taken. If the temperature is below 0℃, the plants may be frostbitten.

IV. Other issues

1. Placement: Its leaves are elegant and the tree shape is beautiful. Potted plants can be placed in the living room, bedroom and study room for cultivation. They have the effect of purifying the air.

2. Meaning: Its meaning is to bring good luck and wealth. Feng Shui believes that it has a certain effect of warding off evil spirits.