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 Notes: |
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