When is the best time to graft Schefflera arborvitae? How to graft Schefflera arborvitae to achieve a high survival rate?

Schefflera is very common in our daily life. Because it can purify the air and absorb formaldehyde, many people will keep one or two pots at home. So when is the best time to take cuttings of Schefflera? How to take cuttings of Schefflera to achieve a high survival rate? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

When is the best time to take cuttings of Schefflera chinensis?

Generally speaking, it is easiest for Schefflera to survive when it is cut within a suitable temperature range. The best time for cutting is in late spring and early summer. Generally, the room temperature is 15℃ at night and around 25℃ during the day. This is the most suitable growth temperature for Schefflera after cutting. The best soil is a mixture of perlite and fine sand.

How to get a high survival rate of Schefflera chinensis by cuttings

Water plug

Water cuttings take root faster than soil cuttings. Select semi-lignified branches and leave 2 to 3 leaves. After treating with rooting powder, insert them in water and place them in a place with diffuse light and ventilation. When the air is dry, spray the leaves with moisture. When the temperature is around 25 degrees, it will take root in half a month.

Soil plug

Similarly, select semi-lignified branches, treat them with rooting powder, and then cut them. Leave fewer leaves for soil cuttings, just 1 to 2 leaves. In order to avoid root damage after transplanting after the cuttings survive, you can use a single plant or two or three plants in a pot. The cutting medium can be a half-mix of peat soil/leaf humus and river sand, which can provide nutrients after rooting. It is not recommended to use pure peat soil or leaf humus for cuttings, because these nutrient soils have better water retention after watering, which is easy to cause rot for the cuttings.

How to care for Schefflera after cuttings

1. If Schefflera is planted indoors, it needs to be placed in a sunny place all year round.

2. Be sure to wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering. If the soil in the pot is too wet for a long time or water accumulates at the bottom of the pot, it will cause root rot.

3. Add fermented chicken manure once every three months or add Aolv slow-release fertilizer once every five months.