What to do if the leaves of Schefflera variegated

1. Causes and solutions

1. Lighting

It may have turned black because it did not receive enough light when it was growing. The intensity of sunlight will affect the color of leaves. When it is stronger, the leaves are emerald green, and when it is weaker, the leaves are light in color. If there is a lack of light for a long time, the leaves will turn black.

Solution: In this case, you need to move it and provide it with a well-lit environment.

2. Moisture

It may also turn black because it is watered too much. Too much water may cause water accumulation in the flower soil, damaging its root system and preventing it from absorbing nutrients from the soil normally, which will also cause its leaves to turn black.

Solution: Control the amount of water, don’t use too much. It is better to water it several times than to have too much water accumulated in the soil.

3. Breathable

It may also turn black because there is not enough fresh air. Some people keep it in a room but don't put it in a ventilated place. In addition, air conditioners are usually turned on in both summer and winter. If the plant faces the air conditioner directly, it will be exposed to very dry wind, which will affect the leaves and make them turn black.

Solution: Change its position and provide it with a growing environment with smooth air circulation.

2. Daily maintenance

1. Normally, do not place it in a room where there is no sunlight. Instead, place it near a sunny window and ensure that air is circulating. The flower soil should have good drainage, be fertile and breathable. If it is a potted plant, you can use a mixture of peat and rotten leaves to make soil to grow it.

2. It likes warm and humid areas and grows very fast. Keep it at a temperature of 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, and no lower than 5 degrees Celsius in winter. If it is below zero degrees, it will freeze and lose its leaves. If it is lucky enough that the stems are not damaged, it will grow leaves again the next year.

3. If the humidity is high and there is enough water, it will have dense branches and leaves, but not too many, otherwise the roots will rot, which is a common symptom of many plants. If there is a lack of water or the water level is not balanced, the leaves will fall off. If it is in the north, it will hibernate in winter and temporarily stop growing. The summer is too hot and its growth is not smooth. Only spring and autumn are best for its growth, so water must be controlled in these two seasons.