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Help! What’s Wrong With My Droopy Schefflera
Ask The Plant Expert: I have had my Schefflera for nearly 4 years. I live in OH and this plant lives indoors next to our south-facing window from late-October through mid-May. During the other months, the plant is kept on the outdoor porch which is just on the other side of the south-facing window in indirect light. This plant has been transplanted once last Spring and seemed to be doing well. However, after I brought the plant in from my outside porch last month, I noticed that there are branches curving downward and the plant is losing its attractive shape. It doesn't help that my cat likes to pounce on the curved branches she can reach. How do I fix this? - Heather Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply: Heather, You have a very nice schefflera. There are a couple things that you can do to help shape the plant. Prune out those branches that droop down, and with no regards to the basic shape of the plant. Then start a rotation schedule for the plant. [...]