I want to take better care of my house plants. I got this plant recently, does anyone have tips? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 month ago by RoseJasmin@lemmy.ca to c/houseplants@mander.xyz

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The label says "Schefflera".

4/5 for sunlight
2.5/5 for water
5-25 for temperature
Moderate for fertilizer

After I brought it home, I see that some of the leaves are turning dark and falling off. I don't know why.

Thank you in advance

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[-] rbn@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 month ago

Maybe it got cold on the way home or reacts to the change of light / temperature between the store and your place. I would recommend to not water it too much and don't use too much fertilizer. I have one that already survives for more than 10 years and it's still pretty healthy despite that I don't pamper it at all.

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