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title: "Does anyone know how I propagate this? Can I stick the cut stem in…"
description: "Does anyone know how I propagate this? Can I stick the cut stem in water? I tried in the past and nothing happened for months and then I gave up!"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Lo"
published: "2025-08-25T18:33:12.028815Z"
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# Does anyone know how I propagate this? Can I stick the cut stem in…

_Posted by Lo on 2025-08-25_

Does anyone know how I propagate this? Can I stick the cut stem in water? I tried in the past and nothing happened for months and then I gave up!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bietQkiKSR4V9kCj5sMgm0mjb9BlrbOeMgEd5oOLxFA/FK2K9thvQhe8lI12YrriyQ.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### SWDK commented on 2025-08-25

How to Propagate Umbrella Plant: 3 Easy Methods  
To propagate an umbrella plant (Schefflera), take a healthy, 4-6 inch stem cutting in spring or early summer. You can then root the cutting in water or soil by inserting at least one leaf node into the medium and providing bright, indirect light and consistent moisture. Soil propagation is often preferred, as it tends to produce stronger roots,  
So try dipping it in soil just a tad bit without burying it.

#### Lo replied on 2025-08-25

I’m a little confused on where the node is…I cut this stem directly off the main branch.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bietQkiKSR4V9kCj5sMgm0mjb9BlrbOeMgEd5oOLxFA/HYdwvaNzSc-z10CDfsfGkg.webp?size=large)

#### SWDK replied on 2025-08-25

So you did the right thing a node is basically where a new growth or old growth would usually be as-long as the cut is made at that point your okay.

#### SWDK replied on 2025-08-25

A plant node is the point on a stem where leaves, buds, and shoots emerge. Nodes are vital for plant growth, maintenance, and propagation. They are important for structural support, healing, and biological processes.

### SWDK commented on 2025-08-25

So that is a node.

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