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Aralia chinensis

Chinese Aralia

Robust evergreen shrub with large, glossy compound leaves. Valued for architectural foliage in indoor spaces or sheltered gardens.

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Pot Size 5-6 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	5-6 in	In Stock	$24.00	Buy
	5-6 in	In Stock	$39.99	Buy

Pot Size 7-8 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	7-8 in	In Stock	$46.14	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Chinese Aralia
Family	Araliaceae
Genus	Aralia
Species	Chinensis
Origin	China, Japan, Korea
Blooming	Rare indoors; white umbels in late summer outdoors
Leaf Color	Dark green, glossy
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Indoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade but avoid direct scorching sun

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from April to September

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Pruning

Prune to shape and remove lower yellow leaves to encourage bushiness

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

50° – 82°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 80%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

800 – 15000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

10 – 25

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

30% – 65%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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