How to grow the Schefflera chinensis to make it flourish? What should be paid attention to when growing Schefflera chinensis?

Schefflera is very common in our daily life. Because it can purify the air and absorb formaldehyde, many people will keep one or two pots of Schefflera at home. So how to grow Schefflera to make it flourish? What should we pay attention to when growing Schefflera? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

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Schefflera likes to bloom under the sun, so it is necessary to ensure that the Schefflera gets 5 hours of light a day. Only when there is sufficient light can the Schefflera grow normally.

The temperature of Schefflera chinensis should be around 20℃. When the temperature is too high in summer, shade should be provided to prevent exposure to the sun. When it is cold in winter, pay attention to the ambient temperature of the breeding environment.

Schefflera requires a relatively large amount of water. When growing it, you must water it frequently to keep the soil in the pot moist and prevent leaves from falling due to lack of water.

Generally, it is sufficient to fertilize Schefflera once a month, and once every half a month in spring. It is best to use liquid fertilizer for fertilization, or dissolve solid fertilizer in an appropriate amount of water for fertilization.

The potting soil for growing Schefflera should be breathable and mixed with peat soil, leaf mold and perlite. It is best to repot once a year, and the repotting should be done in early spring.

Schefflera prefers a warm and humid environment, avoids strong sunlight, is relatively shade-tolerant, and is most suitable for cultivation under bright scattered light. It is suitable for planting in a well-ventilated environment and in fertile and deep soil.

What should we pay attention to when cultivating Schefflera chinensis

Schefflera is a very easy-to-grow plant. It grows well in an environment with high air humidity and sufficient soil moisture. Be careful not to let the soil in the pot lack water, otherwise it will cause a large number of leaves to fall off.

Water should be properly controlled under low temperature conditions in winter. If plastic containers are used, pay attention to drainage. When the weather is dry, the plants should be sprayed to increase humidity. During the rainy season, water should be prevented from accumulating in the pots.

Schefflera prefers semi-shade and should be placed under bright scattered light. In winter, it can be placed near the south window indoors to allow it to receive more sunlight. During outdoor maintenance in summer, it must be avoided from sunlight, otherwise the leaves will easily turn yellow.

Schefflera is not cold-resistant. The room temperature needs to be kept above 10℃ in winter. If the room temperature is below 8℃ for a long time, the leaves will gradually turn yellow. If the temperature drops below 0℃, the leaves will fall off, and the stems and branches will dry up and die. Therefore, the appropriate temperature must be maintained during winter maintenance.

Can a branch of Schefflera chinensis take root by cutting?

Schefflera can be propagated by cuttings, and the cuttings can be done by water cuttings or soil cuttings. Generally, the branches of Schefflera are used for cuttings. Cuttings of Schefflera with branches and leaves can take root, but will not sprout. Even if it is grown for a year, the root system is strong and the branches and leaves are still lush, but new buds will not sprout, because it has no bud points and will not grow new branches and leaves. Therefore, it is best not to use branches and leaves to propagate Schefflera.