Plant profile
Aralia
Polyscias fruticosa
Finely divided foliage gives this plant a soft, elegant ornamental look.
Care snapshot
Light
Medium light
Water
Every 4-6 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Slow
Space
Medium space, up to 200 cm
Typical cost
₹250-650
Why it works
Good fit notes
Fine textured foliage
Care tip: Protect from harsh afternoon sun and dry winds
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Insufficient high-confidence pet and child toxicity source found in this pass; do not mark safe.
Avoid ingestion and keep away from chewing pets until toxicity is verified.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose dense plants with no sudden leaf drop.
- Acclimate gradually from nursery shade to home conditions.
Avoid
- Leaf drop
- Spider mites
- Dry brittle stems
- Root-bound tall plant
Plant personality
Useful traits
Ming aralia is valued for finely divided ornamental foliage.
It reacts poorly to abrupt changes in light, watering or temperature.
Nursery labels may use broad 'aralia' names for several Polyscias species.
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