Aralia can be used for dark, hot corners in the house. Small ones can be used as a table plant and later as impressive floor plants. Aralias are not good plants for a beginner. They are not forgiving and quickly drop leaves if not cared for properly.
The distinct leaves of an Aralia Plant can be lacy, rounded, or spinach shaped. The color of the leaves can be green, white, gold, and cream. The trunks of specimen aralia plants-thick, woody, and curving, are often unique and exotic looking. Although an aralia plant doesn't flower indoors, they can be trained to be a lovely bonsai plant. These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children.
Too much water, resulting in root rot, is the main reason aralia plants die. Allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering. In low light conditions, an aralia may need water as little as every 2-3 weeks.
Aralia plants can survive in low light conditions, but grow faster and produce more leaves in medium to bright indirect light.
Aralias need a peat-based, well-aerated, light soil. This type of quick draining potting medium prevents water from accumulating in the soil and causing root-rot.
An Aralia plant requires very little fertilizer. Feed every other month when your aralia is actively growing.
Aralia plants are propagated by stem cuttings or, if the stems are thick enough, air layering. Propagating aralia plants is more successful when temperatures are above 70°.
For such a large plant, aralia plants do much better when root-bound. Being in smaller pots also helps the soil dry out faster and prevents over-watering.
