Schefflera Black Leaves: Don't Repot—Fix Water & Pot Size

Black Leaves = Overwatering, Big Pot, or Cold

Repotting unnecessarily creates problems. Only repot if soil dries in <3 days. Use peat-based soilless mix. Schefflera likes to be root-bound.

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