Beginner Gardening: Question about Schefflera.. , 1 by parkerj3

parkerj3 wrote:
I have had my Scheff for 5 years. It used to be fuller (more bush like). It has always had 3 trunks. I keep it indoors for the most part (it likes to be outside in the spring and summer). A few months ago the leaves started turning brown and falling off (I may have traumatized it with cold temps at end of summer). More recently it has new growth, but leafs continue to fall off at about the same rate (not turning brown). I started adding a few drops of miracle grow to the water when I water it (which I am not very consistant about, note the water globe). Should the water run out the bottow when I water it? I watered it the other day and it didn't run out the bottom. Is it not getting enough water? It is currently in a south facing room, but not in direct light. Should I move it? It is potted in regular potting soil. I love plants and have many throughout my home and yard. My method of trial and error isn't working with this plant and I really need some help. Last night the last leaf fell off the third trunk and it is now bare. Why is this trunk brown? Is it dead? Why are all of the trunks different colors. Any info you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you!