When is the best time to prune the duck's foot tree?

Pruning time of duck palm tree

Pruning the Schefflera tree can reduce the loss of nutrients, promote its vigorous growth, make it more beautiful and increase its ornamental value.

The Schefflera is suitable for pruning during its growth period, specifically from April to May. At this time, the plant resumes growth and can heal faster after pruning. It generally needs to be pruned three times a year.

Propagation of Schefflera chinensis by pruning

Schefflera pruning propagation is generally carried out in spring and autumn, as long as the high temperature period in midsummer and the low temperature period in winter are avoided. The temperatures in these two seasons are not suitable for rooting and sprouting.

How to prune duck palm tree

1. Weak branches and buds

   If you want to improve the ornamental value of the Schefflera tree, you must prune off the diseased and weak branches. This is also the most important step. Only timely pruning can preserve the nutrients of the plant and allow the Schefflera tree to grow more vigorously.

2. Thinning of dense branches

   During the growth period of the Schefflera tree, some branches are dense and some are sparse. For the sake of ornamental value, the dense parts can be pruned, and the sparse sides can be left unpruned. Try to keep the two sides of the plant coordinated to effectively improve the ornamental value.

3. Trimming and shaping

   When pruning Schefflera arborvitae, be sure to trim all the messy branches on the plant, whether they are horizontal branches, reverse branches or leggy branches, they all need to be trimmed. You can also trim them according to each person's favorite shape.

Precautions for pruning duck palm trees

1. Water less: Watering should be controlled before and after pruning Schefflera arborvitae. This is also for the pruning effect of the plant. Stop watering two days before pruning and continue until the pruning is completed. Do not water for two days. The soil should not be too moist during pruning, otherwise the roots will easily rot.

2. Repotting and pruning: Schefflera needs to be repotted once every spring, usually when there is plenty of sunshine and the temperature has warmed up. When repotting, the roots can be pruned, mainly cutting off the overly messy roots and the rotten parts.