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Aralia (Polyscias)
Aralia are a diverse group of small trees and shrubs that are grown for their beautiful foliage. Several species of aralia are very popular houseplants and are highly regarded for their ability to thrive in near-complete shade. In some areas of Polynesia, fast, woody-stemmed species of aralia are grown for fencing.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Aralia
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Attributes of Aralia
Plant Height
1.8 m to 2.5 m
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Aralia
Distribution of Aralia
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Distribution Map of Aralia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Aralia
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Aralia are tropical evergreen plants known for their unique foliage and branching structure. Basic care includes medium to bright indirect light, regular watering while allowing the soil to dry between sessions, and well-draining soil. Aralia prefers warm temperatures, avoiding drafts and sudden temperature changes. Challenges consist of pests like spider mites and scale, and leaf drop due to overwatering or low humidity. Seasonal adjustments involve reducing watering in winter and shielding from intense direct summer sunlight. Providing consistent care while accommodating these seasonal nuances is key for aralia to thrive.
How to Water Aralia?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Aralia?
How to Propagate Aralia?
How to Plant Aralia?
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8 most common species：
Geranium aralia
The geranium aralia is a shrub plant native to tropical Asia. Without pruning, these plants can grow very tall, with stiff, spreading branches. They take well to shaping, so they have been used to create both bonsai trees and hedges. The green leaves sometimes have white or yellow outlines.
Ming aralia
The ming aralia is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1 to 2 m in height. The leaves are dark green with a glossy texture. It is commonly grown as a houseplant and is appealing for its interwoven leaves, as well as unique gnarls on the trunk where older branches have died off.
Shield aralia
Shield aralia is a many-branched small tree or evergreen shrub that can grow from 1 to 6 m tall. It is often grown as a hedge plant or an ornamental because it has showy foliage. The plants’ leaves are sometimes used as plates in some countries.
Parsley aralia
Parsley aralia(Polyscias fruticosa 'Elegans') has dark, glossy leaves that differentiate it from the lighter green leaves of its parent plant. This popular hybrid was named for its elegant appearance. Parsley aralia is highly valued as a houseplant for its attractive leaves and low maintenance needs.
False 'ohe
A very rare, endangered flowering tree, false 'ohe is currently subject to preservation efforts in its home country of Australia and internationally. One obstacle to this is the fact that the seeds die in cold conditions, making it difficult to store them long-term in seed banks.
Ming aralia 'Ming'
Ming aralia 'Ming' is a tropical plant with glossy green leaves and a bushy appearance. It can grow up to six feet tall and is known for its air-purifying properties. The plant is often used as an indoor decoration and is easy to care for.
Dinner plate aralia
The Dinner plate aralia, named after the Scottish botanist John Hutton Balfour, is a shrub that rarely blossoms in cultivation. This bushy plant is grown as a landscape ornamental and as an indoor potted plant. Because most portions of this plant can induce contact dermatitis, it should be handled with caution. In Cuba, it is currently classified as invasive.
Polyscias sambucifolia
Polyscias sambucifolia is a leafy, shrub-like plant with deep green, foliage reminiscent of elderberry. It showcases a bushy growth habit, often with densely packed, pinnate leaves that contribute to its lush appearance. Hardy and adaptable, polyscias sambucifolia thrives in dappled light, where it adds rich texture to understory environments or indoor settings as an ornamental specimen. Its resilience allows it to persist in a range of conditions, making it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a robust, attractive green accent.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Aralia
Polyscias
Aralia are a diverse group of small trees and shrubs that are grown for their beautiful foliage. Several species of aralia are very popular houseplants and are highly regarded for their ability to thrive in near-complete shade. In some areas of Polynesia, fast, woody-stemmed species of aralia are grown for fencing.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Aralia
Feedback
Attributes of Aralia
Plant Height
1.8 m to 2.5 m
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Aralia
Distribution of Aralia
Feedback
Distribution Map of Aralia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Aralia
Feedback
Aralia are tropical evergreen plants known for their unique foliage and branching structure. Basic care includes medium to bright indirect light, regular watering while allowing the soil to dry between sessions, and well-draining soil. Aralia prefers warm temperatures, avoiding drafts and sudden temperature changes. Challenges consist of pests like spider mites and scale, and leaf drop due to overwatering or low humidity. Seasonal adjustments involve reducing watering in winter and shielding from intense direct summer sunlight. Providing consistent care while accommodating these seasonal nuances is key for aralia to thrive.
How to Water Aralia?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Aralia?
How to Propagate Aralia?
How to Plant Aralia?
Exploring the Aralia Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Geranium aralia
The geranium aralia is a shrub plant native to tropical Asia. Without pruning, these plants can grow very tall, with stiff, spreading branches. They take well to shaping, so they have been used to create both bonsai trees and hedges. The green leaves sometimes have white or yellow outlines.
Ming aralia
The ming aralia is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1 to 2 m in height. The leaves are dark green with a glossy texture. It is commonly grown as a houseplant and is appealing for its interwoven leaves, as well as unique gnarls on the trunk where older branches have died off.
Shield aralia
Shield aralia is a many-branched small tree or evergreen shrub that can grow from 1 to 6 m tall. It is often grown as a hedge plant or an ornamental because it has showy foliage. The plants’ leaves are sometimes used as plates in some countries.
Parsley aralia
Parsley aralia(Polyscias fruticosa 'Elegans') has dark, glossy leaves that differentiate it from the lighter green leaves of its parent plant. This popular hybrid was named for its elegant appearance. Parsley aralia is highly valued as a houseplant for its attractive leaves and low maintenance needs.
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More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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