Welcome to our professional, pest-free soil mix for ALL types of Umbrella Tree. This mix helps reduce the risk of over-watering (root rot) by blending key components for a bioactive, rich potting mix for future plant health security. This mix can help with the common leaf-drop that plagues this houseplant. Our prices come with FREE UK delivery. 🪴
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Don't know the size of your new pot yet? Simply measure the pot's top diameter to find the perfect amount of compost you'll need for repotting.
| Size (Litres) | Ideal for... |
| 1L | 13cm pots or smaller |
| 5L | 14cm - 20cm pots |
| 10L | 21cm - 28cm pots |
| 15L | 29cm - 35cm pots |
| 25L | 36cm pots or larger, or for multiple repottings! |
We recommend to repot your houseplant once every three years, using a fresh batch of potting mix with the next sized pot. The only time that you may need to repot more often is if your plant is suffering from root rot. (Read the fifth question)
This incorporates both Worm Castings and Biochar, which both will help with the overall health of your new potting mix. The soil will promote a better relationship with the root system, which in turn will aid the plant’s wellbeing, photosynthesis and ability to deal with pests/diseases like root rot!
Yes! Repotting an Umbrella Tree during the colder months of the year is safe practice & doesn't increase the likelihood of transplant shock or root rot (compared to transplanting in spring or summer).
Repotting can help with leaf-drop, especially if the plant has root rot. In most cases as well, leaf-drop on an Umbrella Tree could be caused either by too little light or Spider Mites. Ensure your Schefflera plant is kept within 1.5m of a window (a windowsill is best) and don't panic if it receives partial sunlight as this is beneficial. Don't allow it to have more than 4 hours of sunlight a day though, so an east or west-facing window is best. Furthermore, pests like Spider Mites can cause leaf loss, so it's important to check the foliage once a month and use a product like 'Phytoseiulus' that'll help eradicate them. How to Stop Leaf Loss Drop on an Umbrella Tree / Schefflera?
Yes! So, it's advised to repot your plant as soon as symptoms of root rot arises. Symptoms include leaf drop, rapidly yellowing leaves, browned new leaves that don't emerge successfully, and potential soil mould. Umbrella Trees grown more than 2m from a window are most likely to develop root rot. We recommend to take the plant from the pot and scan the outer edge of the potting mix. Root rot will look like brown, flat/deflated and can easily be pulled off from the soil (with little difficulty). There could be a slight 'earthy' smell to the soil, too. Healthy roots will be cream, light-brown or red in colour and will feel twig-like when lightly pinched. Follow the next steps to repotting your root rotted Umbrella Tree with one of the options;
Option 1: If more less than 20% of the roots have rotten, remove the dead roots with scissors and replant it back into its original pot, using fresh new this compost.
Option 2: If roughly between 20% - 80% of the roots have rotten, We recommend removing the dead roots and repot into a smaller pot. One that is around 3-5cm smaller in diameter is best, along with using this potting mix.
Option 3: If more than 80% of the roots have rotten, it's recommended to take stem cuttings and root them in either water or soil to 'restart' the root system. If you choose to root them in soil, wrap the pot (& its foliage) in a transparent plastic bag to help with rooting speeds. Keep the soil moist for at least three months before checking if there are any roots present.
We always recommend watering your houseplant around 12 hours before potting so that the plant is hydrated and strong enough for its repot. If you forget to water beforehand, it's not the end of the world as long as you're very gentle with the root system. It's also advised to wait two days before giving the plant another water again, just so it gives enough time for your plant to settle into its new home.
It's best to keep the lid of the potting mix slightly ajar by around 20% to help it have aeration while in storage. The best place to store the potting mix is in a cool, dark shelf or cabinet until you need it next.
If you need any help at all, please feel free to reach out to us via the 'Contact Me' section on this website. Our professional houseplant advisor (THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTOR™) will directly respond to your questions quickly so you feel 100% confident about the next steps with your plant - regardless if they're healthy or need a helping-hand! That's the ukhouseplants difference. 🪴
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