Propagating a Leggy Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera)

Your Dwarf Umbrella Tree has two tall, bare stems with foliage only at the top, plus new growth at the base. You can rejuvenate it and create new plants by cutting and rooting those main stems.

Propagation Steps

1. Cut the two main stems to your desired height.
2. Dip the cut ends in rooting hormone.
3. Plant in fresh potting mix.
4. Boost humidity: mist several times daily or cover with a clear plastic bag (vent occasionally).

Success rate jumps from 50% to about 75% with added humidity.

Bonus: The Original Plant

Leave 2–3 inches of the old trunks in the pot. They'll sprout fresh, bushy growth, giving you a fuller plant. You'll end up with two beautiful specimens!