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Ming Aralia The Gardener’s Resource Since 1943 435 W. Glenside Ave. Glenside, PA 19038 215-887-7500 www.primexgardencenter.com Polyscias Fruticosa How about trying to using Aralia plants for those dark, hot corners of your home or office? The leaves of an Aralia can be lacy, rounded and spinach shaped. The colors range from green, white, gold and cream. The trunks of an Aralia plant are thick, woody and curving which gives it that unique and exotic look. Aralias ARE NOT good plants for the beginners since it’s not very forgiving and quickly drops leaves if not cared for properly. Light: Aralia can survive in low light conditions, but grow faster and produce more leaves in medium to bright indirect light. Water: The main reason an Aralia would die is because of too much water resulting in root rot. Please allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering. In low light conditions, it may only need water as little as every 2-3 weeks. Fertilizing: Aralia plant require very little fertilizer. Only feed the plant every other month when it’s actively growing with a plant food high in nitrogen at ½ the recommended strength. TIP: • Aralia plants need high humidity to grow. Dry air is one of the reasons Aralia plants drop leaves. • These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children. • Aside from root-rot caused by over- watering, these plants are fairly resistant to most houseplant diseases.
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Ming Aralia
The Gardener’s Resource Since 1943
435 W. Glenside Ave. Glenside, PA 19038
215-887-7500
www.primexgardencenter.com
Polyscias Fruticosa How about trying to using Aralia plants for those dark, hot corners of your home or office? The leaves of an Aralia can be lacy, rounded and spinach shaped. The colors range from green, white, gold and cream. The trunks of an Aralia plant are thick, woody and curving which gives it that unique and exotic look. Aralias ARE NOT good plants for the beginners since it’s not very forgiving and quickly drops leaves if not cared for properly. Light: Aralia can survive in low light conditions, but grow faster and produce more leaves in medium to bright indirect light.
Water: The main reason an Aralia would die is because of too much water resulting in root rot. Please allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering. In low light conditions, it may only need water as little as every 2-3 weeks.
Fertilizing: Aralia plant require very little fertilizer. Only feed the plant every other month when it’s actively growing with a plant food high in nitrogen at ½ the recommended strength.
TIP:
• Aralia plants need high humidity to grow. Dry air is one of the reasons Aralia plants drop leaves.
• These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children.
• Aside from root-rot caused by over-watering, these plants are fairly resistant to most houseplant diseases.
