Propagating Umbrella Plant (Schefflera) from Cuttings: Outdoor Sun Speeds Rooting

Better Than Water

Soil + rooting hormone + outdoor sun = roots in 4 weeks. Water rooting is slower and transition to soil is stressful.

Step-by-Step

1. Use 2–4 inch pots (one per cutting); 6 inch for large pieces.
2. Fill with soil, firm it.
3. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone.
4. Make hole with pencil, insert cutting, firm soil.
5. Place outdoors in full sun. Water daily; empty saucers or use no saucers.
6. Roots in 4 weeks or less.

Parent Plant

• Will sprout 2–3 new shoots per cut branch → bushier.
• Also loves full sun outdoors.

Fall Transition

Bring all plants indoors when nights drop below 50°F. New plants make great gifts.