How to prune Schefflera

When to prune the Schefflera

The Schefflera palm is usually pruned around April. It grows faster in spring and needs to be pruned in time, otherwise the branches will grow too densely, making it unable to get light and the ventilation environment will not be very good.

Schefflera pruning and shaping

The Goosefoot tree needs to be pruned in spring. All the small branches and leaves should be pruned cleanly, leaving 2 to 3 branches on each stem. In this way, the branches and leaves that grow again will be the most vigorous, and its plant shape will be more beautiful. When yellow leaves are found, they should be removed in time.

Schefflera pruning makes it grow faster

The Schefflera palm needs to be pruned when it is a young tree because it has not yet taken shape. Some of the branches and leaves that grow too densely can be thinned out, and if the branches are too long, they should be pruned in time so that it can grow well.

Things to note when pruning Schefflera palm

When pruning the Schefflera palm, you need to be careful. The scissors used must be sharp and disinfected. Some overgrown branches and diseased and insect-infested branches need to be cut off in time, otherwise it will cause infection. When maintaining it, it needs to be placed in a place with good ventilation.