How to prune Schefflera

Thinning and light pruning of young plants

The young Schefflera plants have not yet taken shape, so it is most appropriate to shape them at this time. The method is very simple. Just cut off the dense branches and leaves, or the branches that grow unevenly and too long in time.

Heavy pruning of old plants

Old plants that have grown for 4 to 5 years have thick branches and a larger plant shape and need heavy pruning. As shown in the figure:

The Schefflera has been growing for 7 years and has grown wildly. Its appearance has become very messy, seriously affecting its appearance. At this time, pruning can be done during the Spring Festival in conjunction with repotting. When repotting, prune old roots and shorten branches that are too high to promote the sprouting of new branches.

In addition, the outward-expanding branches can be tied with ropes to make them grow upward.

Cutting branch girdling

The Schefflera trees in many homes are grown by cuttings. There are fewer leaves at the base of the branches, and they will become longer and longer over time, affecting their appearance.

Use a blade to cut the branch a few times at the position of the picture frame (vertical cuts, ring cuts, etc. are optional, as long as the life of the plant is not harmed, just slightly injure the epidermis), then pile up soil to surround the part below it. After a period of time, wait for new roots to grow at the wound, then cut off the original roots at the bottom and replant it. This lowers its height without affecting the shape of the upper part.

Prune after all leaves have fallen

Families often encounter the situation of Schefflera losing leaves, with all the leaves at the top falling off and only a few leaves remaining at the bottom. At this time, it is necessary to prune back from the upper half to promote the sprouting of new branches. The cut branches can also be propagated, and after taking root, they will become new plants. Pruning is generally carried out in summer.