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Aralia Houseplants

  • AIR PURIFYING
  • BRIGHT LIGHT
  • INTRIGUING FOLIAGE

Delicate and beautifully stunning leaves for every home.
Aralia houseplants are an easy-to-grow option that has been popular for centuries. Aralias grow best in medium to bright light but don’t let the sun hit the leaves too long or it will scorch them. They appreciate higher humidity like a bathroom or kitchen. Water just enough to keep the leaves from wilting. Aralia houseplants do benefit from being re-potted every couple of years just make sure the pot has good drainage.

Care Requirements

LIGHT

Grow aralia houseplants in medium to bright light. They tolerate medium light, but will grow faster and lusher in a bright spot.

WATERING

Water aralia houseplants just enough to keep them from wilting. It’s best to let the top inch or so of the potting mix dry before watering it again.

SOIL

Aralias need a good quality organic potting soil that has enough drainage.
We suggest Fertilome Organic Ultimate Potting Mix 

FERTILIZER

Fertilize aralia houseplants in spring and summer to keep it healthy and growing. They only need to be fed once or twice a year.
We suggest Schultz Plant Food Plus

TEMPERATURE

Aralia houseplants like average warmth between 65-75°.

HUMIDITY

Aralia houseplants like average to high humidity about 50% relative humidity or higher.

IS IT PET FRIENDLY?

Like most houseplants, aralia houseplants are mildly toxic if eaten. They may cause some discomfort and vomiting when eaten. Keep away from animals and children.

ARALIA HOUSEPLANT VARIETIES

One of the best things about aralia houseplant is they are easy-to-grow, if you have enough light in your office or home. Their finely cut, divided leaves are some of the most beautiful around. They add the perfect amount of softness and texture you don’t always get from other houseplants. Come check out the varieties and sizes of aralia houseplants that we carry at City Floral Garden Center.

Aralia in weaved basket - City Floral Garden Center - Denver

Ming Aralia

Polyscias fruticosa

The Ming Aralia bears a more feathery foliage than many of its cousins. The ming aralia is a stately small tree perfect for adding elegance to outdoor spaces and indoor areas with high humidiy like the bathroom or kitchen.

Fabian Aralia

Polyscias 'Fabian'

Fabian aralia shows off scalloped, dark green leaves. It grows upright and eventually develops a woody trunk. This is a beautiful plant that has an exotic look to it. Perfect for homes with bright light.

Snowflake Ming Aralia

Polyscias fruticosa 'Snowflake Aralia'

Its ferny, feathery foliage droops from graceful narrow branches that grow straight up in mature plants to form a many-layered, complex plant. A Ming aralia grows slowly but can reach over 6 feet in height. You can also use this plant for bonsai if you want an exotic miniature.

Potted Balfour plant in bright white living room | City Center Garden Center

Variegated Balfour Aralia

Polyscias balfouriana 'Marginata'

Showing off divided leaves and rounded leaflets, the balfour aralia has been popular for more than a century. Its emerald-green leaves are edged in white.

Variegated Ming Aralia

Polyscias fruticosa

The Variegated Ming Aralia bears a feathery foliage with a edging of creamy color at the ends of the leaves. The ming aralia is a stately small tree perfect for adding elegance to outdoor spaces and indoor areas with high humidiy like the bathroom or kitchen.

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Gold Crest False Aralia

Plerandra elegantissima 'Gold Crest'

One of the more beautiful varieties, Gold Crest false aralias offers feathery green leaves edged in gold. This houseplant will add a wonderful visual interest to any home.

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Care Requirements

LIGHT

Hydrangeas do well in partially shaded areas like under a large tree or on the side of a house. They like to receive sun in the morning, and the partial shade is in the heat of the afternoon. In Colorado, too much full sun will cause them to get sunburned.

SOIL

Hydrangea shrubs need to have well-draining soils that is rich in organic matter. Most Colorado soils will benefit from the addition of peat moss and compost that helps retain moisture. The pH determines the colors of the blooms. Acidic soil will give you blue flowers, and alkaline soil gives you pink flowers.  

FERTILIZER

If hydrangea shrubs are given too much high-nitrogen fertilizer, they may grow full and lush, but there will be fewer flowers. If the soil is rich, fertilizer is not needed. Otherwise, a light application in March or April may be warranted.

WATERING

Make sure to water your hydrangea shrubs regularly. Those big blooms require a lot of water to stay lush and full. About one inch of water throughout the week is ideal. If they receive more sun give them at least two inches during the hotter summer days.

Our Advice

  • Allium flowers need full sun for the best blooms. 
  • Plant allium bulbs when temperature is consistently in the low 60’s or lower. 
  • Allium bulbs and flowers enjoy having soil that is well-draining and has organic matter. Amend the soil with top soil, compost and organic material. 
  • Fertilize when planting the allium bulbs with either Espoma Organic Bulb-tone or Hi Yield Dutch Bulb Food. Applying fertilizer at least 3″ below bulb will make sure the roots get the most from the fertilizer. 
  • Plant allium bulbs 4 – 6 inches deep with the old roots facing the ground and the pointed end facing up. 
  • Water the planted area immediately after planting but no additional watering in fall or spring is necessary. 
  • Apply a 2 – 3 inch layer of  mulch to the planing area in mid to late fall. 

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