- Shorten - a bushy, compact growth as a result
- What height does the schefflera reach?
- In spring or autumn with suitable tools
- The roots can also be shortened
Selected, bought and taken home. That was fast. Now it stands in its place and gradually grows taller and taller. If you don't shorten them from time to time to promote their branching, you have to expect that the aralia will eventually tip over…
The Schefflera is very tolerant of pruning
Shorten - a bushy, compact growth as a result
The Schefflera is considered to be extremely tolerant of pruning. One more reason to pay her a visit with a knife or secateurs. Pruning this houseplant makes sense for the following reasons:
- stimulate branching
- Promotes a bushy and compact growth
- keep growth low
- Avoid twisting
- remove diseased parts
- remove frozen parts
- remove parts infested with pests
What height does the schefflera reach?
Without a regular pruning to control its growth, the radiant macaw will literally shoot up. At some point - often from a height of 40 cm - it loses its footing and needs support. In Germany it can reach a height of up to 3 m as a houseplant. In its homeland, warm and humid tropical forests, it can reach a height of up to 30 m.
In spring or autumn with suitable tools
The best time to trim the schefflera is in spring. Late autumn is an alternative. Regardless of this, this houseplant can also be cut throughout the rest of the year. A cut in the spring, however, stimulates their growth. A cut in autumn slows down the growth a bit.
For cutting, you should use pruning shears or a knife, depending on what you want to cut off. Woody parts are cut with clean pruning shears. You can cut off fresh shoots with a knife. You can cut the schefflera down to 30 cm without hesitation. It drives out vigorously again.
The roots can also be shortened
In addition to the above-ground parts of the plant, the roots can also be shortened if necessary. For example, if you repot the aralia, you have the chance to cut away rotten and dead roots. Healthy roots can be trimmed. Then they branch out better.
tips
When shortening, some shoots are used as clippings. You can use these to propagate cuttings.