Schefflera browning leaves

Joined
May 31, 2019
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Country
Belgium
Hello everybody,
I have my schefflera about a year and a half now. About 5-6 months ago the new growth started having dark brown spots on them but they managed to develop anyway. The spots are still visible on the leaf. Currently, all the new little leaves that start growing become brown and die off. The plant is in a sunny spot, I water it regularly but also am careful not to over water. In my apartment the water is very hard so I leave it to sit overnight before I water my plants. Recently I started watering the schefflera with bottled water but this also doesn't help... Can you please give me some tips and advice? Here are some photos:
20190531_095618.jpg
20190531_095618.jpg
20190531_095600.jpg
20190531_095634.jpg
20190531_095648.jpg
 
Joined
Feb 2, 2014
Messages
11,480
Reaction score
5,586
Location
La Porte Texas
Hardiness Zone
8b
Country
United States
It looks like insect damage to me, probably some type of scale insect. I would spray with Neem Oil. It won't hurt anything and if it is scale it will cure your problem. I don't think it is a watering issue.
 
Joined
May 31, 2019
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Country
Belgium
Hello guys,
I treated the plant like you suggested and there is progress already!
Thank you so much!
 

Attachments

  • 20190622_103637.jpg
    20190622_103637.jpg
    73 KB · Views: 130

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Members online

Forum statistics

Threads
26,731
Messages
257,864
Members
13,312
Latest member
tiana

Latest Threads

Top