Japanese Aralia Plant
Japanese Aralia is a moderate-growing evergreen shrub reaching 6–10 ft, thriving in USDA zones 8–11, requiring rich, well-drained soil, partial to full shade, moderate moisture, and having no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Evergreen shrub
Height
1.5-2 meters
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
Shade
Partial to full shade
Moisture
Moderate moisture
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Temperate, subtropical
Temperature (°)
10 to 20
Humidity (%)
60-80
Potting media
Potting mix, perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced, slow-release
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
300-500 grams
Flowering Time
Late Fall, Spring
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.4-0.7 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low (indoor plant)
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5-10 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, purifies air
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% compost, 30% garden soil, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly with liquid houseplant fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Scale
Symptoms
Brown spots, white coating, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Neem oil, improve drainage, prune infected parts
In-Organic Remedies
Copper fungicides