Pruning a Schefflera: Where and How Much to Cut

Schefflera (umbrella plant) is very forgiving when it comes to pruning. The basic rule: a healthy stem can be cut back at any point, and new growth will emerge just below the cut. So you decide how tall or bushy you want the plant, then prune accordingly.

Simple Steps

1. Identify where you’d like new growth to appear.
2. Make a clean cut just above a leaf node (the bump where a leaf attaches).
3. New shoots will sprout from that node within weeks.

If you’d like more precise guidance, email a photo to wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com and I can mark exactly where to cut.