1. The duck claw tree can be propagated by cuttings and high pressure. Cuttings are mostly carried out in spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) when temperatures are higher. Select annual mature branches about 8-10 cm long with 3-5 nodes as cuttings. Remove the lower leaves and leave 1-2 leaves at the tip (if the leaves are larger, cut off 1/3 of the leaves; cut the cuttings first. Soak in water for a while and dip in yellow mud, then insert into a planting bed (a mixture of river sand and peat soil, or a mixture of vermiculite and perlite as the substrate); maintain a high air humidity and supply sufficient moisture at a high temperature. At around 25°C, roots can be planted in pots in about a month. You can also choose to girdle strong mature branches and wrap them with sphagnum moss for high-pressure propagation.

2. Potted duck claw trees can be mixed with clay soil. For planting in dry leaf mold and cow dung, you can also use peat soil, leaf mold plus 1/3 perlite and a small amount of base fertilizer as culture soil. Apply liquid fertilizer every 1-2 weeks during the growing season (not too much fertilizer for mosaic and leaf varieties). Especially nitrogen fertilizer), otherwise the leaves will turn green and lose the original variety characteristics. Keep the soil moist and water it in time before it dries out. When the weather is dry, the plants should also be sprayed to moisturize. Schefflera will grow faster and germinate better. The branches are long and leggy, and attention should be paid to shaping and pruning to promote the sprouting of side branches and maintain a good tree shape. It likes a little bright light, and should be protected from the hot sun in summer to avoid leaf burns and dull leaf color. Semi-shade conditions are most suitable, especially for variegated leaves. Depending on the species, if the light is too strong or too weak, the patches on the leaves will not be obvious and the ornamental value will be lost.