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- Root rot - one of the most common diseases of the Schefflera
- Hardly prone to diseases
- How is root rot on the Schefflera expressed?
- Act fast - repot
- Adjust care - optimize casting
- Tips
Schefflera often suffers from root rot
Root rot - one of the most common diseases of the Schefflera
The long stems stand gracefully from the trunk and give the umbrella-like to hand-shaped leaves hold. But not always, the image of a ray Aralie looks immaculately beautiful. It can also be afflicted by diseases.
Hardly prone to diseases
Radiation anomalies are usually not susceptible to disease, but extremely robust. Rather pests infest this houseplant. This is mainly due to a warm and dry indoor air, which make this former tropical plant.
How is root rot on the Schefflera expressed?
Only one disease can occur. It's called root rot. It is a fungus that has taken root on the plant or at its root area. The roots rot and later the rot on other parts of the plant. The fungus is favored by moisture and can lead to the entry of the Schefflera.
By these aspects, you recognize this disease on your Schefflera:
Act fast - repot
In the initial stage you can still help your Schefflera. However, this requires good observation. Otherwise, the chances of survival are almost zero. If the root rot has already progressed too far, you should dispose of your Schefflera.
To save the plant from an initial root rot:
Adjust care - optimize casting
To avoid root rot, you should not pour the Schefflera until the upper layer of soil has dried. Basically, in this houseplant: Dear pour rather than too much. At times dryness is better tolerated than waterlogging. Also make sure that excess water can drain away unhindered. This means: create drainage and ensure drainage holes in the pot.
Tips
As a rule, it is sufficient to water the Schefflera once a week (winter) or twice a week (summer) in order to protect it from moisture and dryness.