I will try to get this to you
, I am holding off until I get some advice, thank you

I don't know what the question is, @oliveoyl.

I asked about using root pwdr on cutting, as I plant in different pot of the Schefflera or not.
Have attempted starting leaves to root in water, didn,t do well, evidently roots need to be pretty long before planting in pot is that your opinion, also? Thank you for your assi0stance

I asked about using root pwdr on cutting, as I plant in different pot of the Schefflera or not.
Have attempted starting leaves to root in water, didn,t do well, evidently roots need to be pretty long before planting in pot is that your opinion, also? Thank you for your assistance.

Scheffleras cannot be propagated with leaf cuttings, only stem cuttings. Rooting powder is not likely to make much difference.

I agree with Bill. Stem cuttings is the way to go. I quit using rooting hormones years ago. I saw little difference.

drdawg said:I agree with Bill. Stem cuttings is the way to go. I quit using rooting hormones years ago. I saw little difference.

Hello I'm new here , but I got "several " Schefflera plants that I love , & need advice on trimming , rooting , selling or giving them away , I also am concerned with my Draconia , sorry for the spelling .

Ill keep to the 'Sheff's ' now tho .

Ill try to get the wife to help with current pictures ASAP , & also give more info .

I'm just North of Atlanta Ga , so I have to bring then in during the winter , so space is a big issue as well .

Any advice will be Greatly appreciated .

I saw where you started posting here in 2013 , & will respect your & others opinions on this & my other 2 Tropical Plants .

Thanks a TON !
Davers / Davey

Welcome to NGA, @Davers. I guess NGA has existed for 7 yrs. then.

You can trim that Schefflera just about any way you want. Most cut stems will branch, presenting a more dense plant. The cuttings generally root quite easily in damp potting soil.

I can't advise you about the selling or the giving. That's up to you.

drdawg said:Welcome to NGA, @Davers. I guess NGA has existed for 7 yrs. then.

You can trim that Schefflera just about any way you want. Most cut stems will branch, presenting a more dense plant. The cuttings generally root quite easily in damp potting soil.

I can't advise you about the selling or the giving. That's up to you.

Thank you for the response , sorry for my delayed reply .

First about the trimming , can I trim anytime of the year ? ; as I have 1 well, 2 really that need cutting now but here it's 'avg 90 o + with pretty high humidity , guess they love that tho . .

I asked about selling cause I have so many & we live on a quarter acre with very little Sun + our home sits E-W & gets maybe 5% light in the Winter so grow lights are a must in winter time as I must bring them in . Anyway I have 20 + Sheffs in different stages of growth , some a quite big for my area , they are all 'clones' of a Mother plant I still have that was a gift when my Mom passed in 2001. Soo they mean a-lot to me + I have a 15 ? year old Sago Palm that will take up half the garage this Winter as it ' frond-ed out over the past month ( it did not "frond' last year cause it needed to be re-potted ) + I got 4 large Draconia (sorry for my spelling ) plants + old Christmas Cati to look after but those are another story , needless to say i'm overwhelmed .

I may have stated in my last message that I'd love to give them away but I want poeple to respect or take care of their investment (but in the end I can not controll that , I feel like they are my kids , it's a Mental issue really .) , heck I talk to them & everything tho they don't talk back ..yet

If I lived where you do or where yr location says I'd be better off ( I suppose ) I went to Vero Beach back around 2011-12 & saw them growing wild & was amazed & recall thinking "how cool " but I've learned they can be a nu-seance down there as well .

Mine are the dark green variety with huge leaves, well they get huge .

Many are 'air rooting ' & would make good 'Bonsai ' projects for someone .

Sorry I know yr not a Psyc Dr LOL , so I gusee Pruning is my main ? really , sorry for TMI but I just want to relay my feelings about my Plant Kids .

I can pay my Son to post pic's if you like & or since i'm awful with computers ......can this be moved to a forum ? Hmmm ? Ill try to figure that out .

Anyway I truly appreciate your time & advice have a great day.
Davers / Davey

Davers said:

Thank you for the response , sorry for my delayed reply .

First about the trimming , can I trim anytime of the year ? ; as I have 1 well, 2 really that need cutting now but here it's 'avg 90 o + with pretty high humidity , guess they love that tho . .

I asked about selling cause I have so many & we live on a quarter acre with very little Sun + our home sits E-W & gets maybe 5% light in the Winter so grow lights are a must in winter time as I must bring them in . Anyway I have 20 + Sheffs in different stages of growth , some a quite big for my area , they are all 'clones' of a Mother plant I still have that was a gift when my Mom passed in 2001. Soo they mean a-lot to me + I have a 15 ? year old Sago Palm that will take up half the garage this Winter as it ' frond-ed out over the past month ( it did not "frond' last year cause it needed to be re-potted ) + I got 4 large Draconia (sorry for my spelling ) plants + old Christmas Cati to look after but those are another story , needless to say i'm overwhelmed .

I may have stated in my last message that I'd love to give them away but I want poeple to respect or take care of their investment (but in the end I can not controll that , I feel like they are my kids , it's a Mental issue really .) , heck I talk to them & everything tho they don't talk back ..yet

If I lived where you do or where yr location says I'd be better off ( I suppose ) I went to Vero Beach back around 2011-12 & saw them growing wild & was amazed & recall thinking "how cool " but I've learned they can be a nu-seance down there as well .

Mine are the dark green variety with huge leaves, well they get huge .

Many are 'air rooting ' & would make good 'Bonsai ' projects for someone .

Sorry I know yr not a Psyc Dr LOL , so I gusee Pruning is my main ? really , sorry for TMI but I just want to relay my feelings about my Plant Kids .

I can pay my Son to post pic's if you like & or since i'm awful with computers ......can this be moved to a forum ? Hmmm ? Ill try to figure that out .

Anyway I truly appreciate your time & advice have a great day.
Davers / Davey

Again I'm awful with computers & typing , I now see this was on a thread & thought it was a PM , So Thanks to everyone & GD to all .

I must learn this site better ..LOL

Trim now, @Davers, while growth is active. These plants, like most tropical plants grown in non-tropical regions, go semi-dormant in the fall, making rooting slower and iffy. Also, if you are after better branching, again, trimming during their growth cycle is the best way to get that branching.

Sterling advice.

Al

An update on plant pictured above in 2013, and again in 2016. I don't intend to let it get any taller.

Trimming can be done just about anytime you want, but keep in mind that IF you trim too often, you will lose a lot of the flowering potential.

Thanks, Ken. I snip at it it constantly, removing the biggest leaves and the newest leaves. I've never seen a Schefflera bloom unless I saw some in FL and don't remember offhand.

I was referring to Desert Rose plants, Tiffany, not Schefflera. I apologize for the confusion.

Ok, thanks! : )

I have 2 and they've been with me for years. I can't remember where the first one came from. they go to plant camp in the summer-on the porch- and they love it. Scheffs are tough reliable plants. If they get out of shape I prune. whenever. they live in the house during the winter, aren't fussy about water, altho I have a tendency to let them dry before I water. and they get enough light from north facing windows. I try to keep them shaped and at a reasonable, manageable size. don't be afraid to trim and prune. they can handle it any time.

@ShadyGreenThumb Cheryl, I would love to see what has become of your trellised plant.