I have a 12ft Umbrella plant. I need to remove 3 to 4ft off the top. Is there anything I need to know about doing this?
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Douglas Hunt on Dec 07, 2011Scheffleras are very tolerant of pruning, David. I would not do so until late winter or early spring, however, as pruning will promote growth, which is not what you want heading into winter.Helpful Reply
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Erica Glasener on Dec 07, 2011David, Are you talking about the houseplant (here in Zone 7) that Douglas is talking about?Helpful Reply
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David H on Dec 07, 2011This is an indoor plant, the temperature ranges from 60 - 80. Can an indoor plant tell if it is winter or spring?Helpful Reply
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Mike and Anne on Dec 07, 2011Scheffleras can be pruned in the fall in a greenhouse but they are slow to put on new growth. As a houseplant they are more affected by the number of hours of light so the new growth may not start until days start getting longer. I (Anne) don't cut mine back until February so it doesn't look ugly quite as long.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Dec 08, 2011I had my "Florida" hat on. Schefflera not only grows outside here, it 's on the invasive list.Helpful Reply
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Pat on Mar 22, 2015We cut at least 5 to 6 feet off our Florida scheffleras every spring before rainy season. They come back beautiffuly.Helpful Reply
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