How to prune Schefflera arborvitae

Schefflera pruning time

Because Schefflera is a foliage plant, it often needs to be pruned to maintain its ornamental value. The pruning time of Schefflera is relatively fixed, and it generally needs to be pruned three times a year. The pruning time is after the Qingming Festival. At this time, the plant enters the growth period from the dormant period and has a strong branching ability.

How to prune Schefflera

1. Pinching and topping

When the stem of Schefflera arborvitae grows to 15 cm, the first pinching can be done. The pruning part should be cut obliquely above the long buds. Pinching can effectively control the height of the plant, which not only promotes better growth but also achieves the purpose of beautiful shape.

2. Pruning branches

During the period of lush growth of Schefflera, the branches need to be pruned. The thin and weak branches, diseased branches, dead branches, crossed branches, overlapping branches, and old branches can be removed one by one. This will not only reduce excessive consumption of nutrients, but also maintain the beauty of the plant shape.

3. Shortening

Schefflera often loses leaves in summer. All the leaves at the top fall off, leaving only a few leaves at the bottom. At this time, it should be pruned from the upper half to promote the sprouting of new branches. The cut branches can also be propagated, and they will become new plants after taking root.