Plant Care Ming Aralia

Ming Aralia

4.5 out of 5 (20 experiences)

Ming Aralia has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Ming Aralia has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

Taxonomy

Polyscias fruticosa
Polyscias
Araliaceae
Apiales

How to care for Ming Aralia

💦 Water

How often to water your Ming Aralia

Water needs for Ming Aralia
0.5 cups
every 9

Ming Aralia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Ming Aralia

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Ming Aralia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Ming Aralia: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Ming Aralia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ming Aralia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Ming Aralia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Ming Aralia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ming Aralia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Ming Aralia is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Ming Aralia →

Common Ming Aralia Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Ming Aralia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Ming Aralia Water Frequency →

Ming Aralia Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Ming Aralia may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Ming Aralia Light Requirements →

Ming Aralia Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Ming Aralia is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Ming Aralia Toxicity to Cats →


💨 Humidity

Ming Aralia doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Ming Aralia Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Ming Aralia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Ming Aralia →

When and How to Successfully Repot Ming Aralia →


💩 Fertilizer

Ming Aralia should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Ming Aralia →


🌎 Native Region

Ming Aralia is native to Pacific Islands.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Ming Aralia bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Ming Aralia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Ming Aralia →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Ming Aralia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Ming Aralia Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Ming Aralia can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Ming Aralia, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Ming Aralia

Ming Aralia

Ming Aralia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Ming Aralia has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 11
Ming Aralia has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 5
Ming Aralia has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 5
@honeyrabbit avatar
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leaf-1 16 Plants
xp 995 XP
02/06/2022

it’s a very easy to take care of plant. we had a bit of a rocky start where I panicked and overwatered it for a small period of time, but it survived and I learned how to take care of it properly. doesn’t need much sun and is a delight to have.

Survivor Survivor
@ValiantTomato avatar
@@ValiantTomato
leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 51 XP
globe Las Vegas, NV
01/03/2022

Water & Light, perfectly balanced in good drainage!!

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
@mossycabbages avatar
@@mossycabbages
leaf-1 66 Plants
xp 3,455 XP
12/28/2021

Very beautiful plant and very resilient. I frequently forget to water it and while it does wilt it always comes back beautifully. I keep mine in ~65% humidity with grow lights and it consistently puts out new growth

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@Tess avatar
@@Tess
leaf-1 19 Plants
xp 2,718 XP
12/27/2021

Got sad very quickly :(

@Mom123 avatar
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leaf-1 11 Plants
xp 376 XP
globe Salisbury, MD
10/04/2021

Very beautiful but slow growth. Can reach up to 5-6 feet.

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Linda avatar
@Linda
leaf-1 21 Plants
xp 878 XP
globe Jackson, NJ
07/18/2021

I gave him 4 stars because I don’t know much about these plants, therefore don’t know what to expect.

Survivor Survivor

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