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Schefflera arboricola Leaf Drop: Light, Water, or Pests?

Some leaf drop is normal as the plant grows. Check: bright light (some direct sun ok), let soil dry 1 inch down before watering, inspect leaf undersides and soil for white/brown specks (scale, mealybugs, spider mites). Adjust care accordingly.

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