How to grow a chef at home?

Sheflera is a plant that came to us from the tropics, but it is successfully cultivated at home. It belongs to the Araliev family and includes about two hundred species. These flowers grow bushy or as small trees. The leaf is dark green, oblong, palmate, the number of parts reaches 12. Because of this shape of the leaves, the chefler is sometimes called an umbrella tree.

It is grown mainly because of the leaves, since the flowering of the cheflers under room conditions almost never occurs. The cheflera flower resembles a tentacle. This is a poisonous plant, so you need to keep it in a part of the house inaccessible to children and not come into contact with the leaves. Otherwise, you can get dermatitis.

Types and varieties of cheflers

Schefflera octophylla the placement of the leaves of this species is quite unusual. Cream-colored petioles, drooping, give life to lanceolate leaves. The length of the leaves reaches 40 cm. They look like a dark green gloss, brighten a little by old age. The flower is also green, but lighter than the leaves.

Schefflera arboricola a low flower with a straight trunk forming many branches. Young twigs are green, and with maturity they turn brown. Leaves grow up to 20 cm. Bright green, with a noticeable shine. One of the most popular varieties is Amate. Another common cultivar is the Gold Capella, which resembles a palm tree with variegated mottled leaves.

Sheflera radiant or star-leaved (Schefflera actinophylla) the most famous species. It has a brown trunk, finger-like shiny leaves of a bright green color. The Nova variety has leaves very similar to those of oak.

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Caring for the chef at home

Since this flower is a tropical plant, caring for a sheflera at home requires certain knowledge. Lighting suitable for the chefler is diffused light. This flower will withstand direct rays, but they can cause burns to the leaves. In winter, the lighting needs to be strengthened

In summer, it is desirable that the temperature near the plant does not rise beyond 20 ° C. In winter, this plant is best grown at about 16 ° C. The temperature must not be allowed to drop below 12 ° C. Do not place the flower near batteries or heaters.

For an attractive, bushy appearance, pruning should be done. It is considered the norm to plant a couple of plants in one container, because after pruning the shefler loses volume.

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Scheflera watering and air humidity

The air near the flower must be kept moist. Spray the plant every two days; placing the pot on wet expanded clay will also help.

In spring and summer, the chefler needs to water it two days later, after the top of the earth in the pot has dried. Use settled water at room temperature. In winter, moderate watering is needed. Also, make sure that the flower does not stand in the water.

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Transplanting cheflers at home soil composition and fertilization

You can fertilize the chefler with the usual mixture for indoor plants once every 15 days, throughout the year, except for winter. The soil for the chefler needs a slightly acidic one. Most often, they take two shares of sod land and one share of sand and humus.

The transplant is carried out every two years. This procedure at home has no special wishes. It is only worth remembering that the pot needs to be taken an order of magnitude more than the past, and drainage is also good.

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Growing chefs from seeds

Seeds are planted in February in a peat-sand mixture (a fraction of each). They can be soaked before sowing. After sowing, the soil is moistened and kept in a warm place (about 22 ° C).

Remember to air and water the seedlings occasionally. When a couple of leaves grow, you can plant seedlings in pots. Keep the temperature close to 20 ° C for the first couple of months.

The next transplant is carried out when the roots occupy the entire space of the pot. After that, the temperature must be lowered to 15 ° C. In the fall, the chef is transplanted into a permanent pot.

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Reproduction of shefflers by cuttings at home

Almost woody cuttings are planted in the same soil as for seeds (peat with sand), having previously treated them with a substance to form roots.

The temperature must be maintained in the region of 20-22 ° C. The container with cuttings is covered with a film and sometimes airing and spraying is performed. When rooting has passed, the temperature is lowered by a couple of degrees, and after filling the pot with roots, the flower is planted in permanent containers, the temperature is lowered to 16 ° C.

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Reproduction of sheflers by layering

To propagate to the chefler by layering, your plant must be large. The stem of the flower is cut in the spring and wrapped in sphagnum soaked in a nutrient solution. Place a film on top. The moss should not be allowed to dry out.

After a couple of months, roots will appear from the incision, and after another two, the stem of the flower is cut off slightly below the young roots and planted in a new container. The old chefler needs to be cut at the root and continue watering, in the future, new shoots may appear and you will get two plants.

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Diseases and pests chefs

• If your chefler's flower turns yellow and leaves fall, then the reason may be too much heat in summer.
• In winter, the flower sheds its leaves if the room is too cold and there is an excess of moisture (first, the leaves fall, and then they fall).
• Also, with excessive watering, the process of rhizome decay begins. The consequence of this is that the leaves of the chefs turn black and crumble.
• From too dry air and drafts, the leaves of the cheflera curl.
• If you notice sticky leaves, then this is a scale insect or aphid. Another pest dangerous for the shefler is the spider mite.

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This plant with touchingly spread out leaves, reminiscent of a human palm, has recently been in culture, but has already managed to win the hearts of flower growers with its decorativeness and unpretentiousness. Caring for a flower by a sheflera at home is simple, it is feasible even for novice florists.

Types and varieties

The genus of the shefler, to which the flower belongs, is numerous and has up to 200 species. Not all are suitable for indoor culture, some can grow in natural conditions up to 40 m.At home, the plant is much less tall, but some varieties reach the ceiling of the room. The flower easily endures pruning and shaping, here the florist's fantasy can be fully explored. Most often, the following species can be found in room culture.

Sheflera is eight-leafed.

On creamy drooping petioles there are from 8 to 12 large (up to 40 cm in length) glossy green leaves. Leaf veins are lighter in color. There are variegated forms. At home, in Asian countries, it grows in the form of a bush or tree and reaches a height of 2 to 16 m.

Sheflera is tree-like.

Despite the name, it has a small height, although it grows in the form of a branchy tree. Leaves are up to 20 cm long. Amate requires less light than other species and is very resistant to pests. Its leaves are bright green, shiny. The Gold Capella variety also has green leaves, but with small yellow specks. The plant itself looks like a small palm tree. In Taiwan, where it grows wild, it is a four-meter evergreen bush. In indoor culture, there are many miniature varieties with monochromatic and variegated foliage: Melanie does not grow taller than 50 cm, Charlotte has beautiful white spots on leathery leaves, and the Caster variety is intended for lovers of small forms, 30 cm is the limit of its height. The tree-like chefler is successfully grown in the form of a bonsai.

Sheflera is radiant.

It is sometimes called star-leaved. It is found most often in culture. It grows in the form of a tree with a gray-brown straight trunk. On brown-red long petioles, 7 ovoid green shiny leaves with lighter veins and a wavy edge. The Nova variety has an oaky leaf shape. At home in Australia, it is an epiphyte that grows on trees in tropical forests and feeds on aerial roots. In a room it grows quickly to 80 cm, then grows slowly.

Sheflera is the most graceful.

Even at home, in Australia and New Zealand, it reaches a height of only 2 m. It does not grow taller than 50 cm in a room. It has unusual elongated leaves with jagged edges, sometimes decorated with beige edging.

Shefler Veitch.

Young leaves of this species have a reddish tint. They turn green with age. The leaves themselves are wavy, the edge with rounded teeth.

Sheflera's business.

In the forests of Western China, it grows up to 3 m, in the room - only up to 50 cm. The leaf is unusual for a chefler, resembles an oak in shape, but much larger in size. This species is less sensitive to light than others.

Shefler's flower - cultivation features

Sheflera is a plant in the tropics. It is difficult to create such conditions in the room, but the flower does not pretend to them. It is enough just to observe the light and temperature conditions, protect it from drafts, water and feed it correctly. For variegated forms, good illumination is especially important, otherwise the plant may lose the brightness of the color of the leaves.

Home care

The plant is unpretentious, but if you do not create the necessary conditions for it, it can simply shed its leaves and lose all its decorative effect. Once the care is adjusted, the shefler quickly builds up leaf mass.

When working with a flower, you need to remember that the juice of the plant contains irritating mucous membranes and skin, therefore, all manipulations associated with pruning must be carried out with gloves.

Lighting, temperature control

This native of the tropics loves light, but only tolerates direct sunlight at home. In a room, the midday sun can burn leaves on the leaves. Therefore, the best windows share chefs - oriented to the southeast or southwest. Some species are able to feel good on the northern window, but not variegated forms. They need more light - then the color of the leaves will be especially contrasting. In winter, the flower needs to be provided with maximum illumination, so it is better to rearrange it to the south window.

Rotate the pot periodically to help the plant develop evenly.

The temperature regime for chefs depends on the season. In winter, in a state of relative rest, she needs from 14 to 18 degrees of heat. For variegated forms, the temperature should be higher than for plants with completely green leaves. In summer, room temperature is suitable, but not higher than 30 degrees. Unlike many houseplants, the chef is not afraid of temperature fluctuations, on the contrary, they benefit her, increasing the vitality of the flower. Therefore, feel free to take it out into the garden with the onset of warmth, just pick a place with a lace shadow at noon.

Soil requirements

The plant loves the soil light and nutritious, absorbing air and moisture well. The soil reaction should be neutral or slightly acidic.

You can do with purchased soil intended for palms or make a soil mixture of the following composition:

• sod land - 2 parts;
• peat, sand, humus, leaf earth - 1 part each.

Watering and humidity

Watering for this plant should be moderate. Overflow is fraught with decay of the root system, it cannot be allowed. Water the flower when the topsoil dries up a little, in the summer - 2 or 3 times a week, in the winter - 1 time. The earthen coma must not be allowed to completely dry out.

Sheflera loves high humidity. They increase it in the following ways:

• spraying the plant several times a day with soft and warm water;
• wiping the leaves with a wet cloth;
• placing the pot in a pan with moistened expanded clay or moss, but so that moisture does not touch the drainage hole.

For any water procedure, only soft water with a minimum salt content is suitable. Its temperature should be slightly higher than that of the surrounding air.

Top dressing and fertilization

As soon as the first new leaf appears in the spring, they begin to feed the chefler. This is done every 2 weeks with a complex fertilizer for ornamental plants, slightly reducing the dosage against the norm. It is useful to spray the leaves with a solution of immunostimulants once a month.

How to cut the chefler?

Cut the flower to form a lush crown and reduce the vertical size of fast-growing varieties. The first pruning is carried out at the grown plant, shortening the apical shoot by 4 internodes. The trimming tool must be sharp. It is better to process cuts with crushed coal. After the appearance and regrowth of side shoots, you can begin to form a spherical crown, cutting off their tops. All cuttings can be used for propagation. Pruning weakens the plant, so do it in stages.

Transfer

A young sheflera requires an annual transplant, which is carried out in the spring. For an adult plant, this procedure is carried out every few years, choosing a pot larger than the previous one. The top layer of the substrate in mature plants is changed annually. The chefler's flower needs good drainage - the volume of the drainage layer of expanded clay, fragments of an old pot or brick should take up a quarter of the entire pot.

The feeding of the transplanted plants begins when they release a new leaf.

Dormant period

It is very important for the plant. In low light conditions, he needs to slow down his metabolism.

To do this, do the following:

• reduce feeding, it is enough to feed the chef 2 times per winter;
• reduce watering;
• lower the temperature;
• lighting during this period should be the maximum possible, this is especially important for variegated forms.

Reproduction of a cheflera flower

Reproduction of sheflers can be carried out with almost lignified cuttings, seeds and air layers.

• Cut to the chefler in the spring, making an oblique cut and leaving no more than three leaves on the cuttings, which are shortened by half. The cut should be dipped in a root formation stimulator and the cutting should be planted in a wet mixture of peat and sand under a plastic bag. For the cutting to take root, the soil temperature must be about 25 degrees.The package is removed 1-2 times a day for airing, and the soil is moistened so that it does not dry out. When the roots grow, young plants are planted in pots with a diameter of 9-10 cm.

Cuttings of variegated forms take root more difficult than green-leaved ones.

• Sheffler seeds can be purchased at a flower shop. Before sowing, they are soaked in an immunostimulator, for example, in "Epin", and then sown in a mixture of peat and sand to a depth of about 2 cm and covered with a polyethylene bag. Germination is possible at temperatures around 25 degrees. You can seat the chefs in separate cups when the second sheet appears. At first, young chefs need warmth.
• Air layering is obtained if the chefs make a notch on the trunk and wrap this place with moss moistened in a solution of a root formation stimulator. The moss must be kept constantly moist. It is best to wrap it in plastic. As soon as the roots appear, and it happens after 2 months, the cuttings are cut off and planted in a permanent place. If you continue to care for the mother plant by wrapping wet moss around the cut, it will begin to branch.

Pests and possible plant diseases

The chefler's pests are the same as those of other indoor plants:

• spider mite;
• scabbards;
• mealybug;
• aphid.

As a preventive measure, a warm shower with washing the leaves with soapy water is suitable. The soil in the pot must be protected from getting wet. If these measures do not help, you will have to turn to the help of insectoacaricides, which are approved for indoor use.

Sheflera turns yellow, sheds leaves, turns black

The painful condition of the flower is usually caused by errors in care. The reasons for these phenomena can be different. In order for the plant to regain its decorative effect, it will be necessary to adjust the care.

• The plant responds by dropping leaves to temperatures that are too high in summer or too low in winter. Another reason is over-watering. The plant also loses its leaves if it does not have enough light.
• Yellow leaves can be a signal that pests have appeared on the flower. If they are not there, then the flower is simply too hot.
• The leaves of the cheflera turn black if the root rots, which happens with excessive watering. The plant is removed from the pot, the damaged roots are cut off and sprinkled with crushed coal, dried and planted again. Dark spots, starting from the tips, appear on the chefler with low air humidity and a lack of moisture in the pot.

Schefflera is a beautiful southern plant of the Araliaceae family. Gardeners often breed this culture, it is an excellent element of home decor and maintains a microclimate. But the plant lends itself to reproduction is not easy, although unpretentious.

Reproduction and care for Scheffler at home

Like many green crops, Scheffler is propagated in two ways: vegetative and generative... The vegetative method includes propagation by leaves, cuttings, air layers, and the generative method - by seeds.

The flower provides a significant choice of breeding methods.

The required air temperature for reproduction is +20 - +23 degrees, therefore it is better to carry out this procedure in the spring. But for subsequent life, the optimum temperature for culture in summer is 16 - 22 degrees, and in winter 16 - 18 degrees. Scheffler is difficult to tolerate high temperatures.

How to propagate by cuttings

To reproduce in the house, you must choose healthy and not mechanically damaged cuttings up to 10 cm long. Determine the quality of cuttings by their appearance.

To increase the intensity of root and stem germination and good survival of the cuttings, stimulants are used, these can be biological preparations or willow juice. Keep the cuttings in the solution for 7 to 10 hours.

Soil preparation is carried out as follows:

• Pick up the corresponding container for cuttings, it can be a small pot or a plastic cup.You should not immediately plant the cutting in a large container, since at the initial stage of growth, the plant requires abundant watering, and it is more convenient to carry it out in a small container.
• 3 - 4 cm of drainage is poured onto the bottom of the container. It saves the plant from excess moisture.

• We add sod soil with the addition of sand and humus in the ratio:

Turf	2 parts (66%)	or	Turf	2 parts (66%)
Sand	1 part (33%)		Humus	1 part (33%)

You can also use compressor soil, peat, greenhouse soil (for transplanting). The soil must be saturated with nutrients.

The three points given relate to the soil, both for planting cuttings and for growing the whole plant. The only difference is in the volume of the container, for a full-fledged plant a large capacity is required, where the roots will receive sufficient nutrition and space.

After planting the cuttings, the container is placed on the windowsill, where there must be good consecration... For cuttings, it is necessary to create a greenhouse effect, for this they use plastic, glass jars, special devices that can be purchased at gardening stores.

Every day after planting, it is recommended to air it for 10-15 minutes, and after the appearance of 3 to 4 leaves, air it during the day, and close it at night.

Time increases gradually from 10 minutes to daylight... It is advisable to spray the cuttings from a spray bottle and moisten the soil as it dries.

Reproduction by cuttings is found everywhere. For example, we talked about the order of such reproduction when growing pelargonium.

From seed

Sheffler seeds are purchased in stores because get the seeds yourself in the climatic conditions of Russia very difficult.

Seed propagation is not easy. It is better to sow seeds in winter in February, then by spring the plant will grow up and receive all the necessary conditions for development, light and temperature.

Before sowing seeds, they are soaked for a day in a solution of water and epin, or in warm water. Then a container is selected, preferably deep and wide, for example, a box. Soil is added to it and 15 cm holes are prepared, then the seedlings are planted in the holes and sprinkled with soil on top.

For seeds, as well as for cuttings, greenhouse needed, so the box is covered with plastic wrap. Procedures are carried out for regular airing, moistening the substrate, wetting the germinated seeds at the above specified time.

When the plant forms full leaves, then it is time to transplant it into separate containers.

Experienced people advise to immediately look for purchased seeds.

It is great if the box with the sown seeds will stand in a place where it will be heated from below, this will accelerate germination and growth. If you decide to put a container with seedlings on the windowsill, a special pay attention to temperature, in winter it can be much lower than optimal.

Growing from seeds is a difficult process and requires experience and the correctness of the procedure from the grower. So, we revealed all the nuances of growing tunbergia from seeds.

How can a leaf propagate

Reproduction of Shefflera by a leaf is not the easiest way, since the leaf does not always give roots.

Let's analyze leaf propagation stages:

• We choose a medium-sized leaf, tear it gently away from the main plant. It is important that the growth zone (an outgrowth between the base of the leaf and the stem of the plant) separates with the leaf.
• Next, prepare stimulating solution (by analogy with cuttings) and lower the required number of leaves into it, it is better if there are more than two of them, since not everyone can take root, a small supply is needed. Defend the water for the solution.

The stimulating solution requires the correct dosage and settled water

• Put the prepared dishes with solution and leaves in a warm place, cover with foil and glass.

We prepare the substrate. It should be warmed up, you can put it along with the leaves.

• When the leaves form roots, they need to be planted in the soil, creating a greenhouse.The first time you do not need to air, the sheet must get used to the conditions. Costs monitor humidity soil.

After the operations, when Sheflera grows up, she is transplanted. Leaf propagation is not so common. However, we talked about the correct reproduction of violets with a leaf at home.

Air layering

An adult plant can propagate by layering. The process is best done in the spring. Making an incision on the stem (the stem is not the main one!) and wrap this place with moss, cotton wool, then a film is applied.

Cotton wool and moss must be constantly moistened by a florist. After that, after 1.5 months, the roots grow. The air layers are separated with the stem, carefully, without damaging the mother plant.

As in other propagation options, the plant is placed in an enriched substrate.

Not all plants can reproduce in this way. However, we considered the order of propagation of bougainvillea by air layers.

Correct transplant Sheflera

Schefflera grows fast enough, it can grow by 30 cm per year, so it requires frequent transplantation. But if, you transplant it in 2 - 3 years, nothing terrible will happen, Schefflera will simply grow more slowly.

When it is seen that the plant becomes cramped, then you should prepare a larger container for it. Let it be very large, this culture loves freedom. It is worth drilling holes in the container so that excess water does not harm.

The transplant is carried out in the fall or spring. The soil is prepared in a known way - drainage, soil mixture, the loan is evenly distributed over the container.

The indication for transplant is a cramped pot

Transplant process:

Stage 1	Container preparation
Stage 2	Careful removal of the plant from the pot along with the soil, it is important not to damage the roots and stems
Stage 3	Planting in a container where there is already drainage and some soil. After the plant is transferred, the remaining space is filled with substrate
Stage 4	Abundant watering

That's all, no special care is required after the transplant. Everything is carried out in the standard mode.

Watering with settled water (more than one day) once every 2 - 3 days, if the temperature in the room is 20 - 24 degrees, if 16 - 19, then watering less often. Fertilizing (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, organic fertilizers) is appropriate in spring and autumn.

Breeding Shefflers in many ways depends on the attention of the grower, from compliance with a suitable temperature and water regime, from correctly selected soil. If you follow all these recommendations and technologies, you can get beautiful plants that will delight household members with their beauty and uniqueness.

Sheflera is an elegant and unpretentious houseplant with beautiful carved leaves. It is used for landscaping apartments, offices, restaurants and cafes.

It is not difficult to take care of a flower, a properly placed plant grows quickly. Another plus of chefs is ease of reproduction.

You can increase the number of plants very quickly, for this you need seeds, cuttings or individual leaves taken from the mother specimen.

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A quick reference for the amateur florist

Decorative leaf shefler - long-lived plant with graceful dark green shiny leaves gathered in rosette umbrellas. Flower slightly resembles a compact palm tree and brings an exotic atmosphere to the apartment.

Sheflera is from the subtropics, she prefers abundant watering in spring and summer, with the onset of cold weather, the amount of moisture in the soil must be reduced. For successful development and beautiful appearance of the flower need feeding with complex liquid fertilizers... You need to feed the plant in the warm season, once every 2 weeks.

At home, the plant does not bloom, but its leaves retain their beauty all year round, without turning yellow or falling off.For good health and active growth, the chefler needs a not too hot room without drafts, diffused bright light and frequent spraying of the leaves.

NOTE three more bushy plants:

SkimmiaLeptospermum

and

Broom

... They can also decorate your home or garden.

How does a chefler reproduce at home?

Breeding methods Schefflera: seeds, leaves and cuttings, like most houseplants. It is impossible to obtain seeds at home; planting material will have to be bought in greenhouses.

But cuttings, layering and leaves can be taken from the mother plant without any problems, it is these methods that should be used by novice growers.

It is better to start dividing the bush in the spring or in the first half of summer. Young specimens planted at this time of the year take root better and actively grow.

Pruning does not harm the mother plant, stimulating better tillering and the formation of new shoots.

Planting cuttings

The most convenient way - reproduction of shefflers by cuttings. For rooting, you need strong, healthy shoots without visible damage. An ideal stalk has a soft, semi-freshened stalk, which should have 6-7 leaves. The selected shoot is cut obliquely with a sharp knife, the lower leaves are removed.

For best results, growth stimulants are used; a suitable option can be purchased at a flower shop. The shoot is placed in a diluted solution for 7-10 hours.

While the plant is preparing for planting, you need to find a suitable container. It should not be too large, after 2 years the plant will have to be replanted. A plastic pot with drainage holes that fits on a shallow tray will do.

Better to use a new container, the used pot will have to be thoroughly rinsed and sterilized... Cuttings can also be planted in a home greenhouse, which is located on the window.

For young chefs need light soil, consisting of equal parts of peat and washed river sand. Ready-made mixtures for indoor plants are also suitable. A layer of expanded clay, pebbles or broken brick is laid at the bottom of the pot.

After that, the container is filled with soil so that 2-3 cm from the edges remain free. The soil should be lightly tamped and moistened with a spray bottle. For irrigation, soft water is suitable (for example, rainwater, settled or boiled).

Cuttings treated with stimulants are planted in the prepared soil. Each sprout should be covered with a plastic cap, a cut-off bottom of a plastic bottle, or a glass jar. Plants are placed in well-lit place without drafts.

A stable temperature regime (20-23 degrees) and the absence of direct sunlight is recommended. Lighting should be bright, slightly diffused. For speedy rooting, cuttings can be additionally highlighted.

Important... Once a day, young plants are ventilated by removing the caps or jars for a few minutes. Gradually, the time for airing is increased, hardening the sprouts.

It is important to monitor soil moisture. Overdrying is unacceptablebut intensive watering is also not recommended. In order not to overmoisten the soil, it is recommended to spray the plant and the ground around it with warm boiled water.

Rooting cuttings in water

Some growers prefer to root the cutting in water and plant it in the soil only after the roots appear.

A strong shoot, cut off with a sharp knife, is placed in a growth stimulator solution, and after 7 hours it is transferred to a container with clean soft water at room temperature.

Usually roots appear in 2-3 weeks... After that, the young plant can be planted in the chosen pot and placed in bright diffused light. Hardening of such a cutting is not required. Important keep it away from the scalding rays of the sun and drafts.

The transplanted shefler needs to be sprayed 1 time in 2-3 days.You can water the plant with lukewarm soft water through the pan. It is important to ensure that the earthy ball does not dry out, and the leaves are not covered with dust.

Propagation by leaves

Individual leaves can also be used for planting. This method is less reliable., it is believed that a single leaf takes root worse. To increase the chances of success, the leaf is not cut from the outlet, but torn off so that a sufficiently wide base remains. This will not harm the mother plant.

The torn off leaf is planted in a small pot with a pre-prepared substrate.

Important do not deepen it so as not to cause rotting.

The container with the plant is covered with a plastic glass or the cut-off bottom of the bottle and placed in a well-lit place. It is impossible to fill in a freshly planted leaf, the soil should be moist, but not excessively damp. It is very important to keep an eye on the temperature. If the room is cold, the plant will not take root..

Seeds

Some growers prefer planting seeds purchased in a greenhouse. This method takes longer., but when buying high-quality material, germination is good.

For work need a room greenhouse... It can be replaced with a shallow container and plastic wrap. Sowing begins in late winter or early spring.

Before sowing, the seeds are soak in a growth stimulator for 10-12 hours... Then they are planted in a prepared substrate and covered with earth.

It is not necessary to deepen the seeds too much. The soil is sprayed with lukewarm water, the container is covered with plastic wrap or covered with glass. When using a mini greenhouse, you just need to close the lid.

For better germination, the greenhouse is placed in a well-lit place, ideal temperature - 22-24 degrees... The seeds will sprout in 2 months or later.

NOTE! During the germination period, it is important to maintain a stable temperature and regularly moisten the soil, avoiding flooding. From time to time you need to open the greenhouse lid to provide fresh air.

After the appearance of the first leaves, young seedlings are transplanted into mini-pots with fresh substrate. The temperature drops slightly (up to 18-20 degrees). Then the sprout will develop well, you can transplant it again. After that, the plant requires regular care with regular watering, spraying and regular feeding.

Sheflera is ideal for developing florist skills. Having learned how to propagate this unpretentious plant, you can take up other, more capricious species. Experiment with growth promoters, watering options, and fertilizers. The reward for the work will be strong, beautiful and healthy plants that decorate an apartment or office.

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Strobilantes

, unusual

Kufeya

, luxurious

Caladium

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Useful video

In the video, the author shares his experience on how to propagate a sheffler by cuttings: