Aralia cordata

Japanese Aralia

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Deciduous shrub with large heart-shaped leaves. Native to East Asia. Known for bold foliage and architectural form indoors or in temperate gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese Aralia
Family Araliaceae
Genus Aralia
Species Cordata
Origin Japan, Korea, China
Blooming Foliage plant, occasional small white flowers in summer (rare indoors)
Leaf Color Glossy green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moisture-retentive but well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter (peat/perlite)

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light indoors; Partial shade outdoors to prevent leaf scorch

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from Spring to Autumn.

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Pruning

Prune in early spring to shape plant; remove dead or damaged leaves promptly.

Pest Control Aphid 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
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
3 – 25
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 55%
% 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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