What kind of pot is suitable for Schefflera

1. Choose a pot

Whether the flowerpot used to grow Schefflera is beautiful depends on personal preference. When choosing a pot, don't just consider its appearance. You should choose a suitable pot based on the growth of the plant. It is recommended to use a pot with good air permeability and water permeability. Clay pots can be used for home cultivation. Such pots are more ornamental and more conducive to plant growth.

It should be noted that you should try not to use airtight flower pots such as plastic pots, glass pots, etc. The roots of the plant need to breathe, and if there is no air permeability, it will affect the growth of the roots. The drainage of the flowerpot should be better, because the plant is afraid of waterlogging. If the accumulated water in the flowerpot cannot be drained for a long time, the roots will rot very easily.

2. Precautions

1. Flowerpot size: When choosing a pot, you should not only consider the air permeability, but also use a flowerpot of the right size. If the pot is too small, the roots of the Schefflera will not be able to stretch. When you first start planting, the flowerpot shouldn’t be too big. You can wait until the plant has grown for one or two years before changing the pot.

2. Disinfection of old pots: Some flower lovers will use old pots that have been used before. If you use old pots for planting, you must disinfect them before use, otherwise there will be bacteria in the pots that will harm the growth of the plants.