Evergreen Shrub – Ming Aralia
Ming Aralia
Botanical name: polyscias fruticosa
Beginner friendly?: moderate
Average size at maturity: can reach up to 7 ft in height with up to a 3 ft spread in tropical or indoor environments
Hardy zone: zones 10-12
Foliage color: green
Flower color: white
Bloom time: summer
Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year
Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size, harvest coffee beans in the winter
Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months
Landscape use: shade garden, container garden, patio plant, privacy screen
Special features: disease resistant, shade tolerant, heat tolerant, attracts wildlife
Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: keep soil consistently damp but not soaked
Fertilizing instructions : use an organic slow-release fertilizer at the time of planting and again once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: sand, loam
Companion plants: ferns, peace lilies, snake plant, calathea
Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingestedÂ
Invasive species: no
