Overview
Aralia Bonsai (Polyscias species, including Ming aralia) is a tropical foliage bonsai with finely divided leaves and a delicate tree-like outline. It is best suited to indoor bonsai, elegant upright styles and bright rooms. For UK growers, treat it as: Indoor in the UK.
Placement
bright indirect light; avoid cold draughts and sudden temperature drops
Watering
allow the top of the soil to become slightly dry, then water thoroughly
Feeding and fertilising
light feeding during active growth
Pruning and wiring
pinch and trim to control upright shoots; wire young stems carefully
Repotting
repot every 2-3 years in spring or summer
Propagation
cuttings in warmth and humidity
Pests, diseases and common issues
leaf drop after moving, overwatering, low light, spider mites and scale