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35-Year-Old Schefflera Lost Leaves: Likely Dead, Consider Replacement

Your 35-year-old, 8-foot Schefflera (“marriage plant”) lost all leaves after summer outdoors. You repotted, cut back 1/4, left outside all winter. No regrowth. Any hope via propagation?

Assessment

If no new shoots within a month of pruning, the plant is dead. 35 years is a good lifespan for Schefflera.

Suggestion

Your marriage thrives—celebrate with a new Schefflera for your next anniversary.

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