Umbrella Plant (Schefflera) Wrinkled Leaves: Oversized Pot = Overwatering

Wenyin's 57-inch umbrella plant in 20-inch pot at north window: leaves wrinkled. In pot 2 years.

Diagnosis

• Wrinkled leaves = under/overwatering or old age (lower leaves only).
• 20-inch pot is huge for <5-ft plant (even 7-ft).
• Oversized pots → soil stays moist too long → root rot.
• Light is good → overwatering most likely.

Downsize pot or water much less frequently.