Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araliaceae
Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' ('Ming Aralia')
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Every plant is hand‑picked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, well‑established plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal, your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
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- Individual photos:
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Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' ('Ming Aralia') at a glance:
Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' is a long-lived indoor shrub with finely divided foliage and twisting woody stems that give it an almost bonsai-like character over time. Its feathery leaf structure softens the plant’s upright form, making it feel detailed and sculptural rather than dense or heavy.
Slow growth, modest watering needs, and a naturally elegant habit make it a strong choice for bright interiors where structure matters. In a stable, warm position with airy soil and moderate humidity, 'Ming' rewards patience with a highly ornamental silhouette that looks mature and deliberate even at a modest size.
Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' ('Ming Aralia')
Quick Care Guide
Water
Water when ~50–70% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
woody shrub/small tree
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 200 cm • Max. spread: 120 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Polyscias fruticosa
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level;
- Watering: “% dry” is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage • moisture buffer • base • particle size).
- Temperature: “Ideal” comfort range; “Avoid below” marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none, whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditions—expectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
Can Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' ('Ming Aralia') be grown outdoors in European climates?
Indoors onlyMore outdoor growing details
Do not leave outside below
15°C
This plant is best kept indoors and should not be treated as an outdoor plant in European climates.
Plant Care Basics:
- Care basics , Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week , Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light, How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering , When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots, Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity, When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing, Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests, Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro, How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' ('Ming Aralia')
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