How I Care For My Aralia - Green Moments With Juliette - Episode #01

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Such a great plant. My hubby just got one for me and its gorgeous. So nervous about repotting it lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! I love these plants! Don't be afraid to repot! Make sure to establish a proper watering routine. My must have tool is Soil Moisture meter amzn.to/3FezoFH. Here is the video about how to use this tool: bit.ly/3TI2sMb Water your aralia plant when the meter reading is down to zone 1-3 Green Cheers & May your plant grow happy and healthy!

[@facentoes4821]

Yessss... thanks for showing love for one of the Aralia plants!! It's an awesome plant yet so underrated so thank you!

[@Mycityplants]

Agree! Amazing plant and it is good to see someone who also appreciates this beauty 🌱💚

[@lilcarolinevn]

Could you also talk about light requirement, ideal temperature, how often should you clean their leaves and what type of soil is best for an aralia? I just got one and heard that this plant is really sensitive. Thank you for sharing tips of watering it!

[@Mycityplants]

With pleasure! - Temperature 65F-80F - Cleaning leaves at least once every 2 weeks - Use soil that offers good porosity. We sell and use pit moss soil that is also full of nutrients - the best I have ever worked with. It can be purchased here: bit.ly/2SumKuf - Make sure the plant gets good amount of natural light and it is bright. Direct sunlight ok but ONLY from the East - morning sun is very gentle. My plant is very happy by the North-East facing window. - Rotate frequently to provide equal light exposure to all sides - Allow the soil to dry well between watering rounds. I use the Soil Moisture meter bit.ly/2yuXVpc to test the soil to check if the soil is dry enough and the plant is ready for a drink. - Make sure the pot has drainage. - Do not place near AC or heat units. - Keep away from cold drafts during cold seasons. Green Luck! 🌱

[@Sanjarija]

Great video, love your videos in general. I see you are using self watering pot and does it grow well? Can you plant this plant in Lechuza Pon as well? Or would be better to let it stay in conventional soil? Thanks!

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching 🌱 Plants love these pots and do grow better in these. Yes, you can pot any plant in PON.

[@BigMoney429]

i just bought two very small aralia balfourianas. do i need to steak them down? how is your trunk so hugs? its a beauty

[@Mycityplants]

Congrats on your new green additions! When I got my plant it is already had the big trunk 😀 If the plant has firm stalk, the supportive stick is not necessary.. 🌱 Thank you for watching 💚

[@Dovietail]

Scale. Yep. My big Meyer lemon got them almost every winter when I overwintered it inside in Missouri during grad school. Sticky pot, sticky wood floor, sticky window next to it!

[@Mycityplants]

Yeah, sticky sticky 😀 Thank you for sharing 🌱

[@ivceballos]

Just got one from Walmart. It was on sale for 7 bucks! Very pretty plant. Thanks for the info.

[@Mycityplants]

Enjoy it! I love these . Thank you for watching 🌱

[@lovelyconundrum4221]

I just bought one today! I hope it lasts. It's so pretty! I subscribed! 🌿🌱

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Lovely, Congratulations and Green Luck! May your new plant grow happy and healthy. Thank you for watching and subscribing 🌱

[@lovemydog6634]

Easy to listen...keep going I'll be back

[@Mycityplants]

Thank you for watching 🌱

[@davidhalley9795]

I was thinking of taking a stem cutting and transplanting it into a mini cubi. My question is will it do well with just Pon?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi David, Place cuttings into water and wait for the roots to grow. Change water at least once a week. When the roots are 3-4" long, you may pot cuttings in PON or potting mix. Aralia should be happy growing in PON. Green Cheers & Thank you for watching 🌱

[@davidhalley9795]

@@MycityplantsThank you! It worked out great but now I think it’s time for a larger planter for my main plant. My aralia is 29 inches tall now. What planter do you recommend?

[@AuthorQueenBrown]

Hi, Thanks for sharing. I have two Fabians. My larger one has dropped 90 percent of its leaves and the stems are soft. All of this happened after repotting. Is there a way to save it?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Queen, Soft/mushy stems are usually the sign of over watering... If stems are droopy, then the plant might be dehydrated. I would recommend to take the plant out and check the roots. - If roots are very dry - give the plant a nice drink. Water under the sink and let the water SLOWLY run through for 5-10 minutes. Let the water drain out completely before placing the plant back. *** Make sure the plant is potted in a pot with drainage - If roots are mushy, brown, they are rotting as the result of being over watered. Cut off affected roots, repot the plant in a fresh soil and get a fresh start. ** Here is my vide about how to save an over watered plant: bit.ly/3qtI1T6 - if all roots are firm and healthy, the plant will recover once you establish a proper watering frequency. Green Luck! Thank you for watching 🌱

[@mjotato8705]

I have Shield Aralia and I wanted to experiment with propagating its leaves not stem. Any suggestion is okay😁 I am a beginner and lot is going on in my head 😄.

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! I do not have much experience and knowledge about plant propagation. Lucky for us, we have all the needed information at magic Google:)) Green Luck! 🌱

[@anabatalha2991]

thank you =) going to wash my plant right away!!

[@Mycityplants]

You got this! Thank you for watching 🌱

[@nativehawaiian1695]

Seems using the water meter is a no brainer...then really you do need to know anything other than keeping the self-watering equipment functioning....

[@inayah115]

What about lighting? Do they light shade or sun?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Thank you for watching. Aralia plant likes medium to bright light. Partial sun. My plant is very happy by East-North facing window. It gets a bit of gentle morning sun.

[@inayah115]

@@Mycityplants ah thank you sm :D mine was in a white shady area as I was told it was fine with little to no sunlight but it died a month of having it.

[@Mycityplants]

Sorry your plant did not make it. :( If the shady area near a very bright, sunny spot, this plant would be ok. A little sun is appreciated! There might be other reasons why the plant did not survive. Don’t get discouraged. New plant = new adventure. 😀 "Failure is only the opportunity more intelligently to begin again." ― Henry Ford Green Luck! 🌱

[@persephone868]

I have the same plant and its leaves are turning yellow and dropping but I haven't overwatered (to my knowledge) and I only use distilled/filtered water. Perhaps it's an underwater situation or too much sunlight? It is in an east facing window so it only receives bright morning light which I would assume is okay. Please help me. I've grown so attached to this plant.

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Sin, Thank you for watching 🌱 This can be the sign of scale or spider mites. Check the leaves closely (top and under) and plant stems. Here are our videos about: Scale bit.ly/2FtnoEs Spider Mites bit.ly/30dWAQo *** Before treating your plant, try to spray the solution only on a few leaves, as for some, it can be damaging and burn leaves if they are young, sensitive, or already damaged badly by the infestation. Switch to Neem Oil amzn.to/3b7SZb1 as soon as the infestation is under control and minimal. Spray Lightly once every 7-10 days until the issue is solved and no new signs of pests are present. It is best to use just Neem Oil as the treatment for very light infestation or for sensitive plants. Once a week - Wipe off visible bugs with 2-3 drops of dish soap diluted in 20oz water and LIGHTLY spray leaves, stems, and soil with Neem Oil. *** I would also recommend using Neem Oil for all your plants as a preventative measure during Spring-Summer or when you have a sick plant at home. Spray lightly once every 2-3 weeks. Green Luck! 🌱🌱🌱

[@naymyopaing2094]

I have this exact plant at home. I have no clue how to nurture it. I have been watering it everyday because my balcony is too hot and gets extremely hot evening sun. I wonder if it is going to survive? And what kind of soil does it like may I ask?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Nay, Thank you for watching! Is there is a way to move your plant to another location, where it will get bright but indirect light? *** This plant can also adapt to low light if placed close to the light source/window. The ideal temperature for plants is 65F-80F. If it is too hot on the balcony, do you have a space for the plant inside? I use GoodDirt potting mix. We sell it in our online shop and ship it nationwide: mycityplants.com/products/indoor-potting-mix. The formula of peat moss and BogBits™ create an ideal porosity, meaning roots have ample room to grow and breathe. This added airspace combined with sustainably harvested peat creates a condition for optimal water retention, ensuring your plants’ roots have adequate hydration throughout. + this potting mix is full of essential nutrients. Ensure the plant is potted in a pot with drainage that is at least 2-3" larger than the original container. To avoid frequent watering, a self-watering planter is a way to go. The planters we use and sell are the best! All my plants are posted in self-watering planters and very happy! The sub-irrigation system creates the perfect environment for plants, puts a plant in total control of water intake, provides drainage, lowers watering frequency. You can purchase a self-watering planter for your Aralia in our online shop: mycityplants.com/collections/planters. We ship planters nationwide as well. Green Luck!

[@Cookie_Panda_Left_The_Studio]

what is that self water thing? where can I get one!💛

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Lechuza planters. We sell some as well, here: mycityplants.com/collections/planters Thank you for watching 🌱

[@harrymetcalf9512]

Hi, I have the exact same plant , I’ve had it for almost a year, it survived winter without problem but now its bottom leaves are turning yellow rapidly (like 10-20 in the past 3 weeks). I’ve checked for pests, it’s not root bound, I haven’t moved it and I keep checking moisture for watering needs just like I have always done. It’s making me really sad because it’s a present from my mum and they’re quite rare in my country. Any idea what could be causing this? I’m not a plant newbie and ive crossed every possible reason I could come up with off the list

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Harry, Thank you for watching! 🌱 My Aralia plant started to acting up as well this month. Since the plant has entered the active growth phase, the watering routine needs to be adjusted. I started checking the soil more often and water the plant now more frequently. This helped! Soil Meter is my big helper :) bit.ly/2yuXVpc During Spring-Summer, I water my Aralia now when the meter reading is in the 4 zone. Where during winter months I wait for the soil to dry a bit more and water when the meter reading in 2-3 zone. Also, started feeding it with my fave plant food bit.ly/35qzXtf. My plant seems to be happy and stable. Another reason - fungus. You might want to check the roots to make sure they are firm and healthy. If any rotting or fungus present, cut out affected roots and repot your plant. Hope this helps and your plant will stabilize. Green Cheers 🌱

[@thimaliwijayawardhana6809]

thanks for the useful video. I also have this plant which I recently bought. Its placed in a corner that does not get direct light and I water it once a week. I noticed every morning it has couple of leaves fallen down from the three and they are not totally dried leaves either. they are green color and half of its stem is still attached to the three. Is this something normal for this plant or what can be possibly wrong with the plant. I would really appreciate it if you can give some advice

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! Once a week sounds too often. Make sure to give your plant a good full drink and then allow the soil to dry out well - 3/4 through. Also, plant should not be standing in water... Drainage is important! Do not keep this plant in the plastic nursery pot. It might need more covering for its roots. Repot in a 2”-3” larger planter that has drainage!!!! Use potting mix that offers a good porosity. Make sure the temperature is in the range 65F-75F Corners can be tricky and might not have a good air circulation. Make sure there is enough space around the plant. Green Luck 🌱🌱🌱

[@thimaliwijayawardhana6809]

@@Mycityplants thanks you so much

[@davidhalley9795]

Love your video. Where did you get the self watering pot?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi David, We sell self-watering planters and ship them nationwide mycityplants.com/collections/planters Thank you for watching 🌱

[@davidhalley9795]

@@Mycityplants Thank you! Looks like I"ll be needing one! The inner leaves just started turning yellow on my aralia. I don't see any bugs on them and the moisture meter is right on the line of dry and moist. I received this as a house warming gift. I've never had one before and this is the first time I've had trouble.

[@davidhalley9795]

@@Mycityplants It arrived today! From your other video you state to water the soil for the first three months. I hope my aralia will look as great as yours!

[@davidhalley9795]

@@Mycityplants Just letting you know it's been one month and my Aralia is thriving! My friend who happened to give it to me was so jealous. Hers wasn't as good. Thank you!

[@RealJoshBinder]

Great video thanks so much ^_^

[@Mycityplants]

Stay well!

[@THEeeCOBRACOMMANDER]

Can you use bottled water?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi! You can ... might be a bit pricey :) Let the tap water sit for 24 hours before watering to reduce the risk of harmful chemicals. This allows the chlorine to dissipate. May your plants grow happy and healthy! 🪴

[@THEeeCOBRACOMMANDER]

@@Mycityplants also I use a humidifier to add humidity to the plants area. How often do you recommended I use it.? Thanks again

[@Dovietail]

Try spritzing more often and raising the humidity. Scale hates humidity!

[@Mycityplants]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your tip! 🌱 Scale insects thrive in warm, dry environments. Misting is very refreshing for plants but does not really elevates the humidity. Humidifier is the best solution! Regular cleaning prevents any infestation. *** I would also recommend using Neem Oil for all your plants as a preventative measure during Spring-Summer or when you have a sick plant at home. Spray lLIGHTLY leaves (top and under), steam and top soil once every 2-3 weeks.

[@estefanasabrazaldo2415]

Hello po, Can you give me a basis of aralia balfour recommended for rooting hormone? Thank you in advance🥰💚

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Estefanas, Any rooting hormone can be used. The most significant difference is whether it contains added ingredients, such as nutrients or fertilizers. These intend to help the plant grow and thrive once the cutting develops roots. Green Luck! Thank you for watching. 🌱

[@anciertanya3891]

May I know how your aralia in the video is doing now? Did it recover?

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Ancier! Thank you for watching 🌱 Yes, my plant is thriving and looks like it is ready to be repotted in a larger pot:) I do check on my Aralia plant more frequently compare to all my other plants and wash its leaves top and under often to prevent any issue. I will share the photo of my Aralia in the community sometime this week so you can see what it looks like now 😀 ***Subscribe and turn the notifications on not to miss the post Green Cheers 🌱

[@anciertanya3891]

@@Mycityplants Thank you. I'll watch out for your post.

[@Mycityplants]

Posted. Did you see it?

[@kingbucky6]

I had one and I over watered it. It complete rotted after a few months

[@Mycityplants]

Look at it as the learning phase. Now you know and should give it another try with a new plant! Green Luck! 🌱

[@arlo444]

I think i over watered mine :(

[@Mycityplants]

Hi Ario, Don't get discouraged! Watch my video about how to save an overwatered plant here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCZl2WlaJWifM0 GREEN LUCK! 🌱