![]() ![]() ![]() Related to ivy and Schefflera, Polyscias species. If you are looking for a houseplant that looks like a garden plant, and not overly tropical, this would be a good choice. There was major leaf drop, but the plant perked right up when the warm weather returned. Polyscias fruticosa, also known as Ming Aralia, is an attractive indoor plant with a woody stem and beautiful pale green feathery leaves, resembling those of Japanese acers. It also survived our last two extremely cold winters on an unheated porch, but I wouldn't suggest that for areas that have extended winters. I've read that Ming Aralia prefers temperatures of 60º to 85✯, but mine hasn't seemed to be negatively affected by our hot, humid summer with many days in the mid 90s. While it can be grown outdoors in areas where the climate is warm and humid, most. I grow my plant in a chunky, fast-draining potting medium and I water it approximately once a week during the summer months. The Ming aralia (Polyscias fruticosa) is a small tree that comes from the warm, tropical climate of Polynesia. Ming Aralia prefers a location of sun to partial shade, and medium humidity. It has an upright, spreading growth habit with finely textured, tripinnate dark green leaves that have a shaggy appearance. ![]() 4 1/2 to 5 tall (ceramic pots priced upon request) All plants purchased from HOTBED are. The Ming Aralia is native from India to Polynesia and is a slow-growing shrub reaching heights to 8'. Enjoy a Ming Aralia from the HOTBED Horticulture Collection. Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on 8:50 PM ![]()
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