Good Morning:

I'm taking care of my mom's plant until hopefully she returns from rehab.
Trying to determine the type of plant & determine what type of soil we should use to replace old soil, and how often to water.
Any recommendations or Guidance would be appreciated.
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Thanks, Bud in Southampton,Pa

to the NGA forums

your plant is a schefflera ...not sure what type exactly

repot with any *indoor* potting mix

Place in bright - indirect - light

Water when top 1" of potting mix is dry

Schefflera arboricola.

Instead of repotting, I would give it a warm soapy bath. It may have bugs and is definitely dusty. Use soap, not detergent mixed at 1 tablespoon per gallon of water.