The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
The ultimate plant care guide for the Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia)
Taking care of a Polyscias fruticosa, or Ming Aralia, is a wonderful way to bring life and color into your home! This plant can thrive in both homes and offices due to its ability to adjust to low light environments. With the right knowledge and care, you too can have a beautiful Ming Aralia that will liven up any space.
To give you the best chance to take care of this plant, I've broken down the caring process into a few different steps. These steps give you the most in-depth information to teach you everything you need to know about caring for your plant.
Summary of Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) care
Find out what the Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) prefers when it comes to its plant care. These are the most important parts of taking care of the Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia)!
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Watering your Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia)
- The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
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Sunlight for your Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia)
- The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.
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Fertilizing your Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia)
- The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.
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Soil for your Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia)
- The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
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Temperature for the Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia)
- The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 29°C (64 - 84°F).
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Propagating the Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia)
- To propagate the Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia), you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) and plant that in moist soil.
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Repotting the Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia)
- You should repot your Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) once every 2 year(s). This helps your Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) to stay healthy for many years.
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Difficulty of Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) plant care
- The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) is easy to take care of and great for beginners.
If you're looking to learn how to take care of a Polyscias fruticosa, you've come to the right place! I'm going to show you the best way to care for this stunning and unique plant.
We'll start by discussing the perfect amount of sunlight exposure it needs, when should you water it, and which fertilizer is ideal for it. Plus, I'll also give you tons more helpful tips and tricks so your Polyscias fruticosa can live a long and healthy life.
It's easy enough for even beginners like you to understand. So let's get started on this awesome journey together - happy gardening!
Scientific classification of Polyscias fruticosa
Plants go by many names, but it can become confusing very quickly if you're talking about different plants with the same nickname. That's why I'm including the scientific name of the plant, so we're all on the same page!
| Classification | Name |
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| Species | Polyscias fruticosa |
Frequently asked questions
The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.
The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.
The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 29°C (64 - 84°F).
To propagate the Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia), you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) and plant that in moist soil.
You should repot your Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) once every 2 year(s). This helps your Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) to stay healthy for many years.
The Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia) is easy to take care of and great for beginners.
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