How to propagate Schefflera arboricola through cuttage
Let's talk about how to propagate Schefflera arboricola through cuttage and the methods and precautions for cuttage, as well as an introduction to green plants and flowers. Let's learn about it together below.
Schefflera arboricola, also known as octopus tree, is called "fortune tree" in our Weifang area. When Xiaoqi first started growing flowers, he always called it fortune tree. Later, he learned that it is called octopus tree. In fact, this plant is one of the easiest to grow.
If you want to propagate Schefflera arboricola through cuttage, it is also very simple, but many people still can't operate it well and the cuttings do not survive, because we need to prune the octopus tree frequently. The purpose of pruning is to promote the growth of lateral branches, achieving the effect of lush and dense growth. We have two types of branches to choose from for pruning cuttage, both of which can survive. One type of branch is the tender tip, and the other type is the aging lignified branch.
Never plant the tender tip into the soil, as it will easily wither and die, because its stem is very tender, and its survival rate is very low when planted in the soil. You can try this yourself. How should the tender branches be cut? Water cuttage is the most reliable method. Insert the non-lignified branches into water, keep the water clean, and add a small amount of root-promoting liquid. If all goes well, they will develop many roots in about 20 days. If you plant them in soil, the leaves will wither, and if the humidity is not properly controlled, they can easily dry out. Too much watering can also cause rot.
For the old branches, simply plant them directly in the soil. When cutting, do not keep too many leaves, just one leaf is fine. Make a diagonal cut at the bottom of the branch and preferably soak it in root-promoting liquid. Plant it in loose and breathable soil. If all goes well, roots will develop in about 30 days.
How to propagate Schefflera arboricola through cuttage
Remember one thing when cutting: do not expose it to direct sunlight. Place it in a scattered light or bright environment. When using soil cuttage, maintain ventilation and spray the leaves with a fine mist twice a day, morning and evening, to increase the air humidity and allow the leaves to absorb some moisture. The survival rate can basically reach 100%. However, some friends' cuttings do not grow and do not wither, what is the reason?
Because after we prune the octopus tree branches and plant them in the soil, they first need to heal the wound at the bottom. After the bottom wound heals, they will slowly swell and feel like small bumps growing at the bottom. Only after the bumps are fully grown will they start to take root. Generally, it takes about 30 days to root, but some may take up to two months. If you have cut and there are no roots yet, just wait, because as long as the branches do not wither, the leaves will soon grow roots. When conditions are suitable and the temperature is right, don't lack water, and roots will naturally grow.
No matter which plant you are propagating, do not constantly pull it out to check during the cuttage process. Even if it has grown some roots, pulling it out will break the roots, which will delay the root growth. Frequent pulling out of cuttings for observation is very wrong. As long as the leaves do not wither and remain healthy, roots will grow quickly. Once the roots grow, they will spread rapidly in the potting soil. Generally, when you see new buds clearly, the roots have filled the pot, and there is no problem.
Propagating fortune tree is very simple. Use water cuttage for tender branches and soil cuttage for old branches. When using soil cuttage, maintain air humidity and good ventilation. Water the soil when it is dry. During the cuttage process, do not frequently pull it out to check if roots have grown. Just wait for it to root as long as the leaves do not wither, which is very simple. Remember these points, and if you propagate octopus tree, one will survive and the roots will fill the pot, and the growth will be very fast later on.
The above discussion on how to propagate Schefflera arboricola through cuttage and the methods and precautions for cuttage hopes to bring a little help to your life!