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Schefflera — Contact Dermatitis

95% confidence Based on 20,000+ analyzed cases

contact dermatitis on Schefflera

Quick answer

If your Schefflera has contact dermatitis, the most likely cause is: Presence of polyacetylenic sensitizers falcarinol and didehydrofalcarinol.

Start here:

1. Wear gloves when pruning
2. Wash skin immediately with soap

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Why Schefflera gets contact dermatitis

Schefflera arboricola

Presence of polyacetylenic sensitizers falcarinol and didehydrofalcarinol.

How to reverse contact dermatitis on Schefflera

1
Wear gloves when pruning
2
Wash skin immediately with soap

Keep contact dermatitis off this Schefflera

Keep plants out of high-traffic areas.

Other Schefflera problems

drooping → dropping leaves → mealybugs → brown spots → All schefflera diagnoses →

Same Problem on Other Plants

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes contact dermatitis on Schefflera?

Presence of polyacetylenic sensitizers falcarinol and didehydrofalcarinol.

How do I fix contact dermatitis on Schefflera?

Wear gloves when pruning. Wash skin immediately with soap.

How do I keep contact dermatitis from coming back on Schefflera?

Keep plants out of high-traffic areas.