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 MixÂ
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.
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.
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.
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.