Polyscias scutellaria Care Guide
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LightMedium
Prefers moderate to bright, indirect light. -
WaterMedium
Allow the top inch or so of soil to dry between watering. -
HumidityMedium
Can do well in low humidity but does better with humidity. -
Temperature 70 to 70
Avoid cold drafts or they could protest and drop their leaves. -
Hardiness Zones10|11
Outside: Grow in early morning sun (2-4 hours) where nights are above 60°F. Indoors: The Fabian Aralia Stump prefers bright, indirect light for at least six hours in a southern, eastern and western windows.
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FertilizingMonthly
Fertilize once a month during the growing spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer or topical granular soil fertilizer. Let the plant rest in the fall and winter. -
Re-potting2 Years
When receiving the plant, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months. If the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes or when they’re emerging on the soil surface, it’s time to repot. Repot in the spring, using a 2″ bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a pot could cause the soil to dry slower, which is not helpful.) Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage.
Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let them sit an hour. Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow them to drain. Add soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen.
Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners. If the plant is rootbound, cut through the roots to alleviate continued encircling.
Ensure the plant is sitting about 1″ below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over.
Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil.
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CleaningMonthly
To clean the leaves and alleviate dust particles, give them a shower from above. Fill a watering can with filtered, distilled or tap water that has been sitting for 24 hours. Place the plant in a sink and lightly wash the leaves with a shower spray end watering can. Trim off any brown leaves with sterile scissors. Remove any debris from the soil and replenish soil if needed. Inspect for any insects at this time. Prune suckers that may pop up on the trunk to keep the plant healthy and vigorous. With sterile scissors trim back to the base of each sucker. -
PropagationStem Cutting
In the spring or summer, prune softwood cuttings at least 8-10 inches long from the parent plant. Cut the aralia’s sucker growth by separating the mother plant’s shoots with a knife digging down into the soil to sever. Dip the ends in root hormone (mixed in water at a paste consistency) and place in damp, well-draining, moist potting soil mix and tamp down around the stem securing it.
Use a container that has drainage and is deep enough for the roots to grow. Place the stem at least 1-2 inches down into the soil.
Set them in bright, indirect sunlight while they are rooting.
Check the moisture and humidity each day and add misting to keep the soil moist while the roots establish.
After 6-8 weeks, roots will begin to establish. You can tug onto the stem to ensure the roots are secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you care for Aralia Fabian stump?
The Aralia Fabian Stump is a very special plant and we are glad you want to love on one! Your Fabian Aralia Stump will be in paradise if you keep it somewhere around 70 degrees and make sure it gets four hours or so of direct sunlight each day. If your aralia gets cold, it may start to lose its leaves. You should let the top layer of your fabian stumps soil dry out in between waterings. It also appreciates a song or two once in a while!
How often do you water Aralia?
The Aralia Fabian stump is fantastic because it essentially asks you to water it! You should give it just enough water to keep from wilting and it is safe to only water it when it starts looking thirsty. The top inch or so of solid should dry out between waterings.
It is difficult to tell you the exact frequency with which to water your Aralia Stump because it depends so much on its size and how much direct slight it gets. Just keep your eye on your Aralia and water it when it looks parched (around once a week).
Is Aralia Fabian toxic to cats or dogs?
The Fabian Aralia Stump (Polyscias scutellaria) does contain toxins that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritation, and rash, etc. in pets. Cats are especially sensitive to plants so if your kitty likes to nibble, try to keep you Aralia Stump out of their knawing zone.
How big does Aralia grow?
Your Fabian Aralia Stump can grow to be up to 3 or 4 feet tall.
The Aralia is a tropical plant so it will grow to its maximum height outdoors in a tropical climate. In your living room, give it a big pot, 4 hours of sun a day, and water about once a week to help it reach its maximum indoor height.
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