I have a schefflera arboricola that is about 5 feet tall. I am wondering if I removed the lower leaves (to give it a more "tree" look) if that would damage the plant? Would it make it grow more? Any help is appreciated! Thanks
Well...I regard a cut on a plant as I do a cut in human skin: when there is an opening, there is a chance for bad stuff to get in. Of course, if one uses disinfected and sharp clippers, and basic common sense, all will probably be OK. But I am no advocate of unnecessary surgery! And I truly do not believe that such an action would be of any benefit, either to the plant or to the enhancement of its tree-like configuration. Give us a photo, and we can give you more specific advice.
So there are small plants started towards the bottom so it's bushier. I have seen these plants look more like a tree with a canopy. Mine would take awhile since it isn't very thick at the top. But my thought was, if the plant didn't have to focus on leaves at the bottom, and I pinched off the top.... maybe it would make the canopy look!
