[header] How to prune a schefflera plant [title] Examine your schefflera to see if it has a single stem or several stems. [step] This will influence how you go about pruning your plant. Schefflera with multiple stalks usually give you more options when pruning.
[header] How to prune a schefflera plant [title] Examine your schefflera to see if it has a single stem or several stems. [step] This will influence how you go about pruning your plant. Schefflera with multiple stalks usually give you more options when pruning.
The tips of smaller, sharp canes are ideal to pick up and prune, while the bulk of larger, tapered canes are suitable for trimming by hand. [substeps] A single stalk will let you plant larger mats. They can grow in fuller and bushier, as they just have more places for leaves to grow. Schefflera with only one stalk may be more suitable for developing a tall thin plant. In some cases, you may need to prune it by hand during the first year of bud development. In others, you may need to prune it yourself. Go to the plant several times a year, and observe the plant carefully. Identify possible pruning tendencies on the plant.