Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araliaceae
Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' ('Ming Aralia')
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Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' ('Ming Aralia')
Quick Care Guide
Watering
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
Upright woody shrub or tree.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 200 cm • Max. spread: 120 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural Polyscias cultivar
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' ('Ming Aralia')
Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming', also known as Ming Aralia, is a woody tropical plant with finely divided compound leaves on branching stems. Narrow, irregular leaflets cluster around the stems, giving the plant a compact, finely cut tree-like form in a pot.
Warmth, bright indirect light, moderate to higher humidity and balanced watering keep the fine foliage cleaner through indoor growth. The roots need moisture and air together, with neither long saturation nor hard drought.
Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' profile
- Plant type: Woody Araliaceae houseplant with finely divided foliage.
- Leaves: Narrow, irregularly cut leaflets arranged on compound leaves.
- Growth habit: Upright branching shrub with a compact tree-like form in pots.
- Common name: Ming Aralia.
- Conditions: Warm, bright and steady, with careful moisture control.
- Pruning: Can be trimmed lightly to maintain a denser shape.
Leaf structure of Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming'
Small divided leaflets sit along branching stems, and light pruning can keep the woody frame dense after the plant has settled. The fine compound foliage gives Ming Aralia its detailed texture without changing its shrub-like growth habit.
Polyscias fruticosa is a cultivated tropical shrub from Central Malesia to the south-west Pacific. Its warm-climate background matches the plant’s preference for stable moisture and protection from cold draughts.
Care for Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming'
- Light: Bright indirect light keeps new stems more compact and leaf growth denser.
- Watering: Let the upper substrate dry slightly, then water evenly and drain well.
- Humidity: Medium to higher humidity reduces dry edges on the fine leaflets.
- Temperature: Keep warm and stable; sudden cold can lead to leaf drop.
- Substrate: Use a well-drained, lightly moisture-retentive mix with enough air around the roots.
- Position changes: Move the plant gradually where possible, as abrupt changes can trigger shedding.
- Fertilising: Feed lightly during active growth rather than pushing soft, weak shoots.
Common issues with Ming Aralia
- Leaf drop: Cold, drought, overwatering or relocation can cause sudden shedding.
- Yellow leaves: Roots sitting in wet soil may lead to yellowing and limp growth.
- Dry edges: Very dry air or repeated dry-downs can brown the fine leaf tips.
- Pests: Spider mites, scale and mealybugs can appear around stems and leaflet bases.
- Sparse growth: Low light can stretch stems and reduce the compact tree-like shape.
Safety for Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming'
Keep Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' away from pets and children that may chew the leaves or stems. Ingestion can irritate the mouth and stomach, and sap contact may bother sensitive skin.
Botanical notes on Polyscias fruticosa
Polyscias fruticosa was placed in its current combination by Hermann Harms in 1894. The genus name comes from Greek roots meaning “many” and “shade” or “umbrella,” and the species epithet fruticosa refers to a shrubby growth habit.
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Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming' ('Ming Aralia')
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