Schefflera (Umbrella Plant) Care Guide

Light

Bright indirect light most of the day, plus a few hours of direct sun. East or north window is ideal.

Water thoroughly when the top quarter of the root ball is dry. Keep soil on the dry side; roots are delicate and hate soggy conditions.

Prefers to be pot-bound. Repot only when soil dries out within 1–2 days of watering. Use well-draining mix.

Half-strength, only during active growth. Sparingly.

Leggy stems can be cut back to any length; new growth emerges just below the cut.

Bright light, tight pot, dry soil between waterings.

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