Can Schefflera be hydroponically cultivated? Hydroponics rooting method

Can Schefflera be hydroponically cultivated?

Schefflera can be grown hydroponically, either hydroponically or in soil. It is impossible to say which method is better, but you can choose according to actual needs.

The hydroponic Schefflera looks very delicate and is highly ornamental. It can save steps such as watering and fertilizing. Plants grown in soil will be more stable and can be provided with sufficient nutrients.

Methods and key points of hydroponic cultivation of Schefflera chinensis

1. Hydroponic branches: Cut 10 cm branches from the Schefflera plant, put 2/3 of the branches into water, place them in a sunny place, keep the temperature above 15°C, usually adventitious roots can be formed in about 13 days, and it can grow after about 45 days.

2. Soil-grown plant root washing hydroponic method: Take out the soil-grown Schefflera plant, clean the soil at its roots, and then put it in a container filled with clean water. In the early stage of hydroponics, you can change the water every 2 to 3 days, and add a few drops of nutrient solution to the water when changing the water.

Precautions for water-growing Schefflera

1. Control the temperature: The growth temperature of Schefflera is around 15~25℃. It can grow normally even at a high temperature above 30℃. The temperature in winter cannot be below 5℃, otherwise it will cause its leaves to fall off.

2. Adequate sunlight : Schefflera likes to grow in an environment with plenty of sunlight, but its leaves are shade-tolerant and can maintain their dark green color in semi-shaded areas. However, when hydroponically cultivating Schefflera, it needs to be exposed to sunlight regularly and needs appropriate shade in summer.