Botanical Name: Polyscias fruticosa
Common Name: Ming aralia
Type of Plant: dicot: houseplant
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, fine-textured houseplant, usually arising from thick canes canes which make it resemble on old bonsai specimen with fine foliage
Height to 5'
Spread to 2'
Growth Rate slow-moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure in/outdoors needs bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures indoors; tender patio plant
Soil average potting soil
Hardiness tender, zones 23 and 24; challenging houseplant
 
Morphology:
Leaves tri-pinnately compound; leaflets linear, usually curled or toothed on margins; leaves to 4" long, 2" across
Flowers tiny umbels; rare in indoor specimens
Fruit tiny drupe, 1/8" across
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings
 
Usage:
a prized specimen houseplant, normally grown in a pot by itself; sometimes used as a patio plant; creates the appearance of great age because of contrast between foliage and thick trunks
 
Landscape Care:
Watering average watering; allow to dry between waterings
Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, monthly
Pruning generally none
Pests/Diseases spider mites, root rot when over watered
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: India to Polynesia
Family: Araliaceae

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