How to propagate Schefflera arboricola through cutting
This article provides knowledge on how to propagate Schefflera arboricola and explains the cutting methods for this green plant, please see the detailed introduction below.
Schefflera arboricola, also known as Brassaia actinophylla, is called the "fortune tree" in our Weifang area. When I first started growing flowers, I always called it the fortune tree, but later I learned its real name is Schefflera arboricola. This plant is actually very easy to grow.
If you want to propagate Schefflera arboricola through cutting, it is quite simple, but many people still can't handle it well and the cuttings don't survive. This is because we often need to prune the plant to promote the growth of more lateral branches, achieving a lush effect. There are two types of branches we can choose for cutting propagation, both of which can survive. One type is the tender tip, and the other is the aged, lignified branch.
Never insert the tender tip into the soil, as it will easily wilt and die, because it is very tender, and the survival rate is very low when planted in the soil. You can try this yourself. How should you propagate the tender branches? Water propagation is the most reliable method. Insert non-lignified branches into clean water, add a little rooting hormone, and in about 20 days, a lot of roots will grow. If you plant them in soil, the leaves may wilt, and if the humidity is not controlled properly, they can easily dry up, or rot if overwatered.
For the aged branches, simply use soil for propagation. When cutting, do not retain too many leaves, just one leaf is enough. Cut a diagonal slice at the bottom of the branch and preferably soak it in rooting hormone. Plant it in loose, well-draining soil, and in about 30 days, roots should grow.
How to propagate Schefflera arboricola through cutting
When propagating, always remember not to expose the cuttings to direct sunlight. Place them in a scattered or bright light environment. When using soil propagation, maintain good ventilation, and spray the leaves with a fine mist twice a day, increasing air humidity and allowing the leaves to absorb water, which can achieve a survival rate of almost 100%. But why do some friends' cuttings remain in a non-growing state, not rooting or wilting?
After we cut the Schefflera arboricola branch and plant it in the soil, it first needs to heal the wound at the bottom. Once the wound is healed, it will slowly expand, feeling like a small bump growing at the bottom. Only after the bump is fully grown will it start to root. Generally, it takes about 30 days to root, but some may take two months. If your cutting has not rooted yet, just wait, because as long as the branch and leaves do not wilt, they will soon root. When conditions are suitable and the temperature is right, don't let it lack water, and it will naturally grow roots.
No matter which plant you propagate, do not frequently pull it out to check during the propagation process. Even if a root has grown a bit, pulling it out will break the root, and it will take longer to grow a new one. Frequent pulling out to check is a very wrong method. As long as the leaves do not wilt and remain vigorous, roots will soon grow. Once the roots grow, they will rapidly spread in the potting soil. When you see new sprouts, it means the roots have filled the pot and there is no problem.
Propagating the fortune tree is very simple. Use water propagation for the tender branches and soil propagation for the aged branches. When using soil propagation, maintain air humidity and good ventilation. Water promptly when the soil surface is dry. During propagation, 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 wilt, which is very simple. Always remember these points. If you propagate Schefflera arboricola, one plant will survive and the roots will fill the pot, with very rapid growth in the later stages.
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