How to grow Schefflera arborvitae more vigorously?

Schefflera is also known as duck's foot wood. Many people like to call it "wealth coming from all directions". It has beautiful branches and leaves, is green all year round, and has high ornamental value. So how can we grow Schefflera arborvitae more vigorously? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. The soil in the pot should be breathable

Schefflera is a southern plant that likes slightly acidic soil. When growing Schefflera in a potted plant at home, you need to provide it with loose, breathable, nutrient-rich flower soil, and replace the potting soil every 2 to 3 years. When potting it, you can use more nutrient-rich humus soil, and then add 1/3 of water-permeable and breathable materials, such as coal slag particles and fermented peanut shells , to ensure that the soil is loose and breathable, allowing the root system to grow strong and the plant's branches and leaves to grow lush.

2. Sufficient water

For potted Schefflera, the soil in the pot should not be too dry. Although it is also drought-resistant, the plant will grow more vigorously and the leaves will be thick, full and shiny if there is sufficient water supply . When growing plants, the soil in the pot must not be too dry. If the surface soil is dry, water it in time, and make sure to water the soil thoroughly every time you water it.

3. Suitable lighting

Schefflera does not like a growing environment with too much light and does not require much sunlight. Normally it needs a small amount of scattered sunlight. When the sun is more scorching in summer, it needs to be shaded. In other seasons, it can be safely placed in the sun for maintenance. Let it see more sun, increase the plant's photosynthesis, promote the growth of new branches and leaves, and make the leaves become more dark green and shiny.

4. Adequate nutrients

If you want Schefflera to grow luxuriant branches and leaves with dark green and shiny leaves, you should fertilize it regularly to supplement nutrients. During the peak growth season of Schefflera arborvitae, apply some compound fertilizer to it, or water it with some plant nutrient solution. You can also ferment rice water or fruit peel water yourself and water it frequently to make the plant grow vigorously.

5. Prune frequently

The plant of Schefflera grows very fast. During the growing season, it will grow a large number of branches. If the branches grow too long and appear a bit messy, it must be pruned and shaped in time. During the growth period, frequently prune branches that are too high or too long, and thin out those thin and dense branches. This can not only reduce nutrient consumption but also increase the permeability of the plant.

That’s it