Schefflera is the most popular green foliage plant in life. People all know that it can be propagated by cuttings, but not much is known about the cuttings of Schefflera. When they want to do it themselves, they don’t know where to start. Today, the editor will write down all the steps of Schefflera cuttings, and you can learn it after reading it. Cutting method of Schefflera1. Choose cuttings When propagating Schefflera by cuttings, it is important to choose appropriate cuttings. It is best to select such cuttings from a strong mother plant that has grown for several years, and the cuttings should be one-year-old branches, and the length should be between six and eight centimeters. When choosing cuttings, you can combine replacement or pruning. 2. Matrix Preparation When propagating Schefflera by cuttings, it is also necessary to prepare a suitable substrate in advance. The best culture substrate here is perlite soaked in water, and they should be placed in a flowerpot with a diameter of about 20 cm. A tray should be placed at the bottom of the flowerpot to prevent the water inside from flowing out. 3. Cuttings and potting Remove the leaves of the inserted part of the cut cuttings, disinfect the bottom with potassium permanganate solution, and then directly insert them into the substrate of the flower pot, water them with enough water, and three to four cuttings can be inserted into each flower pot. After inserting, put the flower pot in a low-light room and strengthen fertilizer and water management. 4. Post-management When propagating Schefflera by cuttings, new roots can grow thirty days after the cuttings are inserted, but you must pay attention to management during this month. Be sure to water it in time to keep the substrate moist. Also, do not allow it to be exposed to strong light. After it grows new roots, you must also water it with some nutrient solution in time. The flowerpot can be watered once a week, and the amount of water added each time should be about 100 ml. 5. Water cutting propagation Schefflera can also be propagated by water insertion. You can insert the cut cuttings directly into a Coke bottle filled with clean water, fix it, and place it in a place with sufficient scattered light. Change the water every five days, and it will grow new roots after twenty days. |
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