Your Ming Aralia should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Araliaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Houseplant to make the best decision when repotting as all Houseplant plants can be repotted in similar ways.
Ming Aralia – How to repot for best results
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Ming Aralia.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Ming Aralia
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Ming Aralia loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Ming Aralia needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Summer and soil ph which is Acidic to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Ming Aralia out of the original pot
Ming Aralia can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Ming Aralia as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Ming Aralia to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Ming Aralia would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Loamy, well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Ming Aralia with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Mexican Snowball so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Looking after your Ming Aralia
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Ming Aralia thrives after the repotting process is over
Once the repotting process is done for your Ming Aralia, what should you do?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Ming Aralia which is 11–12 (USDA). Ming Aralia are native to Asia. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Ming Aralia, it gets Partial exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 6–8 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
Should you grow your repotted Ming Aralia in your house or outside?
Whether Ming Aralia is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Ming Aralia from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Asia. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 11–12 (USDA)
What should you expect if you have repot Ming Aralia correctly?
Achieving the desired height of 6–8 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Ming Aralia should also come with Yellow, white blooms at Summer time. Check out Miltonia Orchid for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
What kind of plant is Ming Aralia?
Your plant is from the Araliaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Houseplant so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Ming Aralia, it is toxic to pets and humans when interacted with.
Does Ming Aralia have any other names?
Ming Aralia Polyscias fruticosa or Polyscias fruticosa are all other names you may have heard your Ming Aralia be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Marble Queen Pothos |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Coral Bean |