Transplanting a Rooted Schefflera Cutting: Step-by-Step Guide

From Water to Soil: Potting Your Schefflera Cutting

Your cutting has developed a healthy root system (several white roots over 1 inch long) and even a tiny new leaf—excellent progress! There's no rush, but you can transplant anytime after roots reach this stage.

Materials Needed

• Small pot (no larger than the current glass) with drainage hole
• Porous, peat-based, soil-less potting mix

Transplant Steps

1. Cover the bottom inch of the pot with damp potting mix.
2. Hold the rooted cutting centered over the pot so roots touch the base mix.
3. Fill around the roots with damp mix, holding the cutting upright.
4. Firm the mix gently but thoroughly to stabilize the cutting.
5. Water until a little drains out the bottom.

Aftercare

• Place near a sunny window.
• Water when the top quarter of the soil feels barely damp.
• Allow the cutting to fully root-fill this pot before moving up one size—do not rush.

Patience is key. With proper light and careful watering, your sentimental schefflera will establish strongly.