Polyscias 'Stump Plant'

Botanical: Polyscias fruticosa

Common: Ming Stump, Ming Aralia

• Light: Bright Indirect
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75°F
• Humidity: Medium
• Water: When the top 2 inches of soil are dry
• Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
• Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

• Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.
• Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged leaves. Can be pruned back hard if it becomes too leggy.

• Member of the Apocynaceae family, also known as the dogbane family, which is a large family of flowering plants with over 4,500 species.
• The Polyscias fruticosa is native to the Pacific Islands, including regions like Polynesia and Micronesia.

• The Ming Aralia is known for its air-purifying qualities and can help remove pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene from the air.
• It's a member of the Araliaceae family and is closely related to ivy.