Schefflera - Dwarf Umbrella Tree

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Re: Schefflera - Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Post by Jake »

thats true they are as tough as nail ive had a little one growing in water for a few years and it love's it. they're perfect for root over rock aswel :D
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Thank you for the advice, I have quite a few cuttings now from a brutal cut back, future fusion material. There's still a few areas of growth which I'm not content with, but with all the clutter removed it's much easier to see where to go. I endeavour to take photos today.

Brett, you have a very nice tree there.

Thanks again.
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Looking forward to the pics Anja. As Walter siad about the first styling of broadleaf trees. If your partner say's it looked better before you started then you have taken enough off and have done a good job :lol:
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This guy was over due for a trim so I decided to defoliate.
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Much better after the right branch was also reduced.
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Re: Schefflera - Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Post by Andrew F »

Nice umbrella mate, love to see a further update if possible?
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