How to care for the newly bought Schefflera

1. How to deal with the newly bought Schefflera arborvitae

When you first buy Schefflera, don't rush to change the pot. Give it some time to adapt to the new environment. Place it in a well-ventilated area with gentle diffuse light. Wait until it adapts before considering changing the pot and soil. When repotting it, be careful not to damage the roots. It is best to use the original soil for planting. If the roots are damaged when repotting, disinfect the soil and roots in time to avoid infection by bacteria.

2. Dealing with details in all aspects

1. Soil: Schefflera arborvitae does not have high requirements for soil. If the soil quality is too bad when you first buy it, you can change the soil, but try not to knock off the soil at the roots and replace the surrounding soil. Use relatively loose and fertile soil to increase the soil's air permeability and drainage. If the soil ball is of good quality, you can just change the pot, and it would be better to add some thin fertilizer at the bottom.

2. Environment: When you first buy it, you need to give it a comfortable environment. An environment with good ventilation and suitable temperature is more conducive to its growth. The average temperature of the environment should be around 20℃. Avoid direct sunlight, otherwise it may cause problems such as leaf drying.

3. Watering: It is best not to water it too much when you just buy it. Although it is a water-loving plant, its roots absorb water slowly when it first adapts to the environment. Too much watering will cause its roots to be soaked in water and rot. After adapting to the environment, you should water it normally, and water it when it is dry. You can spray water appropriately to increase the humidity of the leaves, which is beneficial to the growth of the plants.

4. Fertilization: Do not rush to fertilize the plant right after purchase, as this may cause root rot. After it has adapted to the environment, you can regularly use some decomposed fertilizer to promote its growth.

5. Pruning: Prune it in time. If the internal branches and leaves are too dense, trim off some useless branches and leaves to increase internal ventilation and light transmission. Prune long crooked branches and leaves to keep the tree in good shape.