How to grow Schefflera octophylla? The cultivation methods explained clearly in one go

Schefflera octophylla (octopus tree) is an evergreen shrub with many branches, and the branches are fairly dense. Schefflera octophylla has a relatively large planting area in China and is also a very common landscaping plant in China, mainly distributed in provinces such as Guangdong and Fujian. Schefflera octophylla has very high ornamental value and can absorb harmful substances from the air. So how should Schefflera octophylla be grown? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation methods for Schefflera octophylla. Let's take a look together!

1. Light control

Schefflera octophylla likes to grow in a semi-shaded environment and does not have very high light requirements. Therefore, after entering summer during Schefflera octophylla cultivation, shading work should be done well, providing a shaded place for Schefflera octophylla. When planting outdoors, the shading degree should be maintained at about 70%. Do not let the sun expose it directly, to avoid leaf sunscald and reduce the ornamental value of the leaves. In winter, shading work is not needed; maintaining about 4 hours of sunlight per day allows Schefflera octophylla to grow normally. Light should not be too strong or too weak, otherwise it will reduce the ornamental value of Schefflera octophylla.

2. Reasonable watering

Schefflera octophylla has relatively high water requirements, especially during high temperatures in summer, because the evaporation rate is relatively high. So water about once a day to keep the soil with sufficient water content. Do not wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. When it is too dry, in addition to watering, we should also spray a proper amount of water mist around the plant to increase humidity. In spring and autumn, water about once every 3-4 days. In winter, watering can be reduced to help it overwinter safely. Water should not be too dry or too wet, otherwise it will affect the normal growth of the plant and cause undesirable phenomena such as leaf drop.

3. Scientific fertilization

During the growth period of Schefflera octophylla, fertilization work is also relatively important. Generally, March to September each year is the peak growth period of Schefflera octophylla. After entering the peak growth period of Schefflera octophylla, fertilize about once every half a month. The fertilizer is mainly compound fertilizer or cake fertilizer water. When topdressing, control the topdressing amount according to the planted variety. For example, if it is a variegated variety, do not topdress too much. Especially nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise it can easily cause the plant to grow excessively, resulting in phenomena such as leaves being too green, causing the variegated variety to lose its original characteristics.

4. Shaping and pruning

During growth, Schefflera octophylla is relatively prone to producing leggy branches, so during maintenance we should pay attention to regularly doing shaping and pruning work to maintain a good tree shape for Schefflera octophylla. During the young tree stage, pruning should mainly be thinning and light pruning, mainly to shape Schefflera octophylla. When an adult plant's shape is too large, carry out a intermediate pruning, cutting off most of the branches, and if necessary, also remove part of the roots. Then transplant or repot to encourage the plant to sprout new leaves.

The above is a brief introduction to how to grow Schefflera octophylla. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone.