Polyscias

(Ming aralia) Ming

Feathery, deeply lobed leaves stacked along slender stems: at 120 cm, the Ming aralia looks like a tiny tree that has moved into your living room. Picture it beside a bright window, where its airy canopy filters the light and gives the corner a calm, almost Japanese-garden feel. This Polyscias comes from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, so it grows upright and sculptural, with every stem taking its own gentle curve. The foliage is so fine that this green friend adds height without crowding the room. Polyscias likes to stay put once it has settled, so pick its spot with care and you'll have an elegant companion in your urban jungle for years.

Give it a bright spot with plenty of filtered light, a few steps back from a south or west window, so the fine leaves don't scorch. Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry, roughly once a week, and empty the saucer afterwards, since Polyscias dislikes soggy roots as much as bone-dry ones. It comes from warm, humid forests, so aim for 18 to 26 °C and keep it away from radiators and draughty doors. Misting the leaves now and then, or a tray of pebbles and water nearby, helps when the heating is on. Repot into fresh, airy potting soil every two years in spring, and feed every few weeks from spring till autumn. If a few leaves drop after a move, don't panic: this one simply needs a little time to settle in. Spider mites love dry air, so peek under the leaves now and then, and keep curious pets from nibbling, as the leaves can upset their tummies.

Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.

We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.