Hi there, I noticed a similar problem with my Umbrella Plant. I bought the indoor tree about two months ago and roughly 2 or 3 weeks ago, little millipedes or worms have been crawling out to die from beneath its base. Before that, leaves and branches started to fall off sporadically too. In fact, everyday since the leaves started falling off, I've noticed the worms. Any connection?
Some facts: I keep the tree in indirect sunlight and it was very healthy when I bought it from the plant store. I use a moisture meter and the tree has been reading "wet" or very "moist" for the past few weeks... which seems a bit strange as I was told to water and fertilize every 2 weeks or so when it becomes dry... I haven't watered it in the 2 months I've had it.
I also noticed today that the cute little branches that were sprouting before have now turned brown and look like they're dying
Any ideas? Any remedies (organic preferred)?
Here's my lovely tree:
Here are the worms:
Moisture meter reading:
Thanks guys!