Ming Aralia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Ming Aralia is a houseplant native to Indonesia that is somewhat difficult to grow. This exotic plant has bright green, finely textured leaves. With proper care, including lighting, soil conditions, and watering, it can grow to 6 feet tall or more. It is considered toxic to pets.
Common Name |
Ming aralia
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Polyscias fruticosa
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Genus
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Polyscias
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Family
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Araliaceae
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Order
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Apiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Ming Aralia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Ming Aralia.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Ming Aralia needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Ming Aralia needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Ming Aralia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Ming Aralia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Ming Aralia to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Ming Aralia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Ming Aralia. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Ming Aralia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Ming Aralia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Ming Aralia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Evergreen
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Is Ming Aralia toxic to pets? |
Yes
Ming Aralia are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Modern Garden
Patio And Containers
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Ming Aralia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Ming Aralia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Ming Aralia Native Region |
Find out where the Ming Aralia plant originated. |
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Country |
India
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