Schefflera Propagation: Tip Cuttings or Air Layer

15-ft schefflera branch: two propagation paths:

Option 1: Tip Cutting (Easier)

• Take 12" tip with top 2–3 leaf sets.
• Remove lower leaves, dip in rooting hormone.
• Plant in moist potting mix. High humidity helps.
• Green upper portion roots readily; woody base does not.

Option 2: Air Layer (For Woody Sections)

• Girdle stem, pack with moist sphagnum, wrap in plastic.
• Roots form in weeks. Then cut below and pot.
• More complex—request my air-layer instructions if needed.

Recommendation

Tip cutting for simplicity. Prune more than just the tip if branch is unruly. Air layer only if you want a large instant plant.