Mill Pond Nurseries,
Mill Road,
Henham,
CM22 6AA
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Polyscias Fruticosa “Ming Aralia”
Latin name
Polyscias fruticosa “Ming”
Pronounciation
(“pol-isk-EE-uss froo-tee-KOH-see-ah”)
Common name
Ming Aralia
Origin
Native to tropical North Queensland, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
How easy am I to care for?
Polyscias fruticosa, also known as Ming Aralia, is an attractive indoor plant with a woody stem and beautiful pale green feathery leaves, resembling those of Japanese acers. If you are looking for a houseplant that looks like a garden plant, and not overly tropical, this would be a good choice.
Related to ivy and Schefflera, Polyscias species produce similar looking floral structures and berries, although this is very rare indoors. If they do occur, it is best to remove them as they can be toxic.
Polyscias species also have glands that produce a pungent scent when they are stressed – somewhat spicy or like over-brewed coffee.
All our potted plants come in compostable coir pots.
Caring for your plant
Light
Medium-high – high. Keep out of direct sunlight
Watering
Medium. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. If the plant gets water stressed, it will give off a pungent smell. The plants benefit from regular misting with tepid water, which will also deter two-spotted spider mites
Pruning
Prune to keep an attractive shape. Removing the top of the plant (or ends of most stems) will encourage branching. Like most members of the ivy family, it is possible to grow new plants from the cuttings.
Feeding
Add some dilute fertilizer to the water every time you water the plant
Pest & Diseases
Mealybugs and two-spotted spider mites can be troublesome. Keep a close eye on the undersides of the foliage and remove any pests as soon as you see them with a damp cloth or paper towel. Low humidity encourages spider mites, and if left unchecked, they can do a lot of damage to the plant
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