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Rooting Schefflera Cuttings: Tip Cuttings in Humid Tent

Leslie wants to break up a schefflera, cut long leafless leggy limbs with live ends, and root them.

Will Creed: Tip cuttings with green stems and few leaves root best. Longer woody cuttings often rot. Use small pot with damp porous mix, enclose in clear plastic tent for humidity, bright indirect light, warmth. Open tent gradually after 4–6 weeks.

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