Ming Aralia: September Houseplant Highlight


Give your kitchen or bathroom a touch of elegance with a Ming Aralia! This lush indoor tree features vibrant, fern-like foliage and woody, flexible trunks, which makes it excellent for bonsais!

Light Needs

  • Does best in bright indirect light
  • Adapts well to lower light situations
  • Keep out of direct sunlight

Water Needs

  • Needs consistently moist soil
  • Allow top soil to dry between waterings (usually about once a week)
  • Plant in well-draining soil
  • Prefers high humidity

Notable Characteristics

  • Finely lobed, fern-like leaves
  • Elegant small indoor tree
  • A favorite for bonsais due to its woody, flexible trunk and vibrant foliage
  • Resilient and fairly resistant to pests
  • Great option for a bathroom or kitchen, which are naturally more humid areas
  • Easily pruned to keep a neat shape
  • Associated with connection, harmony, and clarity in Feng Shui

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