Last May I posted Mega-Schefflera when I air-layered my 10' tall schefflera. Today it started snowing so It's time to see what happened.
I whacked the branches off below the sphagnum moss ball and opened the balls. All appeared to be moist. Where the moss got some light, it was green. I didn't open the balls to see if they had roots. Instead, I used the ball to protect the new roots, if any, when I pushed the pups down into the new pots. Needed two pots for the four new plants because the foliage was so heavy. They look great and they are indoors for the season. I'll keep an eye on the moisture content of the soil.
The mother plant remains outdoors, covered with a sheet, snuggled up against the south wall of the deck. I watered all the plants remaining outside. Forecast tonight is for clearing and a low of 23 degrees.
This will be the earliest snow on record, if it sticks. Forecast is for light snow here, 30 miles north of Bush Intercontinental. Houston and points closer to the Gulf could get several inches. Must be global cooling!
This will be the earliest snow on record, if it sticks. Forecast is for light snow here, 30 miles north of Bush Intercontinental. Houston and points closer to the Gulf could get several inches. Must be global cooling!
