Ming Aralia: A Tropical Favorite of Mine | How to Grow Ming Aralias

Ming Aralias can grow to huge sizes in South Florida and also make great house plants. I once managed a nursery where we specialized in these and the other aralias. Enjoy and share but be sure to subscribe before leaving.
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[@MrsRodriguez16]

Thank you Richard! Lovely yard and beautifull plants. Hugs from Dominican Republic.

[@RichardSites]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@samanthat.2633]

Amazing! They look healthy and full of character. The Ming Aralia are very beautiful. Mines has the character of little green umbrellas

[@RichardSites]

I've got a couple of monsters at my new house. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Thongkongtk]

Mings are my most favorite too, glad to see your vid here

[@RichardSites]

Thanks for watching. Check out the Tropical Plants playlist. too.

[@Thongkongtk]

​@@RichardSiteshere's mine ;-)

[@joanbrothers4087]

Wow. So incredible! Have a Ming Aralia that we bought 29 years ago! It’s one of children though our children are quite a bit younger than Ming. It was 3 ft. tall then, it’s over 6’ now!! They really are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing the video of yours!!!

[@RichardSites]

I have 2 in my yard, you saw them in the video, that are huge. Thanks for watching.

[@RichardSites]

Actually, in Miami it is not uncommon to find them used as hedge material like all the aralias.

[@jordandobrolet2127]

My husband has one that he got for $15, two years ago, and it’s his pride and joy, he’s never cut a leaf or branch off, and it hasn’t dropped any either. It’s an absolutely BEAUTIFUL plant. It’s a bit of a darker green than yours, and the leaves are bigger too I wish I could show you haha

[@RichardSites]

They are really beautiful plants. If you’ve been watching my channel you know that I just moved from my house in the farms into town and I brought 20 of Ming cuttings with me

[@tryingveganwithmario]

Great video! I just bought my first Ming Aralia and I'm growing it indoors. It's about 5 feet tall and has that beautiful drooping Bonsai look. Your video was very helpful.

[@RichardSites]

I wish you could see the 2 huge ones I have in my yard, the video doesn't do them justice. A couple of pointers: Do not over water, all aralias like to be dry...real dry. Second, any change of location will usually result in leaves dropping so try to pick a spot and leave the plant there. These plants like to have a stable environment and do not like cold weather or drafts. Thanks for watching.

[@tryingveganwithmario]

@@RichardSites Thank you so much for the response. I was starting to get worried because some of the leaves were dropping. I won't move it too much once it finds a comfortable spot in it's new home. Do you water it with fertilizer? I bought an all in-in-one Miracle Grow formula that I was considering using during this Spring and Summer?

[@RichardSites]

I have used Peters 20-20-20 with great success in the past. I think watering with liquid fertilizer is a great idea, but temper amount of H20 and fert with growing conditions. The aralias are tough but will not tolerate too much water.

[@enazario3377]

Wow beau😮tiful! ❤

[@RichardSites]

I love those mings! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@andyandcallie]

My favorite plant for the past 40 years! They're hard to find and no one's ever heard of them. I don't know why because they're fabulous! The thing is, I live in northern Maine, so they have to be indoor plants but I have one that's over 5' tall, in a big bucket inside, with a little spotlight underneath it. It gets flowers in the spring and the sap runs in the fall. They're just so lovely.

[@RichardSites]

They get to enormous sizes in Miami and when I was managing a commercial nursery 40 years ago, yard men who had been asked to remove them from properties would bring them into the nursery and sell them to us. My job was then to load these big monsters into a cart, drive them to the back of the nursery and pop them up for resale. I have several here in my yard. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@andyandcallie]

@@RichardSites You're so lucky to be able to grow them naturally, outside. I saw your huge trees by your house in the video--they're amazing! I never knew they got that big. It's nice to find a kindred spirit as far as Mings go! lol Thank you for your video and please keep making them!

[@caderaojohncyrus1378]

It's my favorite as well. Thank you!

[@RichardSites]

Thanks

[@veew9500]

My Ming Aralia got SUPER cold more that she enjoyed and now I am trying to figure out how to care for her. Thanks for your help.

[@RichardSites]

Put in a sunnier location, keep on the dry side, really dry and out of drafts or A/C wind. Hope it helps.

[@veew9500]

@@RichardSites Aww, Thanks you very much. I'll do that. 😍

[@andreaprezioso4855]

Sorry for my english. I absolutly love these plants! I have three different aralias as Bonsais at my home (Southside window, much sun and good soilmix). here in europe i must keep em inside. after 3 Years i have to say: kinda difficult Plants for indoor. I still ask myself how to feed these trees right... Greez from Switzerland

[@RichardSites]

If you can find Peters 20-20-20 and water with this mixture, it should help. Thanks for watching.

[@henrychow2537]

Thanks. do you have a video for propagating?

[@RichardSites]

No I don’t, but there’s nothing to it. They propagate from cuttings so just snip off a branch and push it down and they moist soil and don’t keep it too wet and you’ll have a new plant. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@henrychow2537]

@@RichardSites thank you. I will give it a shot

[@RichardSites]

Just remember not to keep it too wet. Aralias can tolerate drought much better than too much water

[@gismygurl]

Beautiful trees!

[@RichardSites]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Ysai0813]

i love this video. so i subscribed ...

[@RichardSites]

Thanks, did you check out the tour of the whole yard? Just search the channel for the words "tropical yard" and it will come up.

[@joanbrothers4087]

8:16. I have a Ming question for you. … I have a 30 year old indoor Ming that’s always been super healthy. Recently it’s been yellowing in clusters and is getting kinda sparse. I know I’m not over watering. Wonder if this could be a symptom of under watering? Love to get your opinion. Than you so much!

[@RichardSites]

This whole family of plants can tolerate very dry conditions. Maybe you moved the plant and it is adjusting to a new environment, i.e. light conditions, A/C or heat currents. Otherwise, not sure what to say.

[@Susan-f5u]

Any tips for growing in a SOFlo condo with only west windows?

[@RichardSites]

Keep it on the dry side with well drained soil and out of any breezes. Changes in the temperature will cause them to drop all their leaves. Good luck

[@carolficorilli9768]

What is the best type of soil for the Ming Aralias grown in containers?

[@RichardSites]

They, like all aralias, like dry sandy soil. However, always add some organic material to your mix but keep them dry.

[@carolficorilli9768]

@@RichardSites Is that the cactus and succulent soil it is sandy type.

[@RichardSites]

@carolficorilli9768 very sandy, they like sandy soil

[@judithweiss3499]

Is it possible to prune the top of my Ming Aralia that has grown in my Apartment high sunroom. Now 7ft high and is too tall for any place in my home. I need to shorten the plant, can I prune it by cutting off the top 1. or 2ft

[@RichardSites]

Of course, and you could make another plant but here's what I would suggest instead. Bend the tallest branch down and tie it in place to make it short enough to fit in the room. This is called "character" and will really add to the visual appeal of the ming. Good luck. BTW-Be sure to check out the tour of My Tropical Yard on the channel.

[@tori8984]

I like these slot There were a couple in town and country Florida (Tampa) that were a good 20 feet tall. Never got a cutting from it though. Bought one in Omaha Nebraska for 80 bucks, six inch tall.

[@RichardSites]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Labatepa]

Thank you for the video. I moved to a house 3 years ago that had what I thought was a giant bonsai in the yard. I looked it up and think it's a ming aralia, about 6 ft tall....it is now doing poorly - yellowing and slumping over. I don't see any mites. I would really love it if you had any suggestions on how to save it? It is the most beautiful little tree I've ever seen.

[@RichardSites]

the two I have in my yard are about 12 ft tall and I plan on making another video soon on how to trim them period be sure and check back. And thanks for watching.

[@Abergine]

I’m wondering if you can give me some advice? I have a young ming aralia, that I was not watering enough. She dropped ALOT of leaves (branches). Its doing much better now, but only has a few branches left. Is there a way to encourage faster leaf/branch growth?

[@RichardSites]

Well, here’s what I know. The number one piece of advice is do not change their location. Any change in lighting or wind from an air conditioner vent will cause them to drop leaves. Also, make sure you are fertilizing. You might try watering with Peters 20-20-20 if you can find it.

[@RichardSites]

And definitely keep it on the dry side

[@blancaacosta333]

They are beautiful trees. Do they grow in Florida's full sun?

[@RichardSites]

Yes, all the aralias can take full sun. Thanks for watching.

[@alvinwhitley8020]

Can you still find a big stub ming? For sale?? I saw one 10 yrs ago in NYC for 1,000$ I still kick myself for not buying it. Huge Single Stump Ming !

[@RichardSites]

I'm not really sure but the feature of "character" is what drives the price up on these Ming Aurelius. The two in my yard probably over 12 ft tall and must be worth thousands in the indoor plant market. I'm planning to do a video on trimming them back you might want to check back later for that. Thanks for watching.

[@sunitarajbhoi947]

What is Ming araria lifespan??

[@RichardSites]

Probably pretty close to in definite. Thanks for watching

[@sunitarajbhoi947]

@@RichardSitesbut it can live for decades.

[@kirag9509]

@@sunitarajbhoi947 I think he meant “indefinite” not “in definite,” so both of you are right

[@bullyhomestead7232]

I’ve had mine for about 2 years and it’s one of my favorites!! It’s only about 2-2.5’ tall. How do I get it to grow taller. They sell them for 200$ at Home Depot

[@bullyhomestead7232]

I might add that it’s growing very well doubled since I bought it and has lots of new leaves constantly coming.

[@RichardSites]

They are tropical plants so you have to imitate that growing environment. And they are really slow growers. Thanks for watching.

[@RichardSites]

Also, don't change it's growing location.

[@bullyhomestead7232]

@@RichardSites thank you for the response! Going to keep her in her spot for sure!(:

[@Mrizy24]

Great video! It's incredible how tall they can become! I bought one last year, and I think my ming aralia is not doing so well, all of the leaves are falling :( I don't think it's gonna survive, do you have any tips or advice ? I really don't want it to die it's just heartbreaking

[@RichardSites]

They cannot stand changes in the temp., cool drafts or being too wet. Aralias really thrive in dry, sandy conditions. You should see the hedge I have here of another aralia variety. It is 20 ft. tall, thick and full and was all started by putting cuttings in the ground. Thanks for watching. BTW-Check out the tour of my yard kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2iWk3Z3dq2Ff80

[@andyandcallie]

DON'T give up on it. I've had several mings that were knocking at death's door. Everyone in the office told me I should let it go. I said no and continued to nurse the most recent one back to health. It is now gargantuan and absolutely gorgeous. Even when you think it might be dead, don't give up!!

[@virginiacrosby7896]

Can o feed ming alaira

[@RichardSites]

Sure, but keep them dry and out of a cool breeze

[@veew9500]

Beautiful video. I hope you can help me. Thanks again

[@RichardSites]

How can I help you?

[@edithattreed4762]

Aralia plants are edible according to Bruce French,Australian agriculturist scientist

[@RichardSites]

Unless things get really bad in the country, I plan to leave my aralias is in the yard and get my food from the store. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@АннаМирошниченко-б1ф]

Привет из Донецка. А у меня миг аралия (полисциас) маленькие деревья на подоконнике. А под окном во дворе отцветают хризантемы.

[@RichardSites]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@jamesworthy7289]

Hey brother I love your Ming Aurelia.. I have one like feet tall as well.. mine is in a planter I built. I'm needing to talk to someone that can tell me how to prune it down. I has like 10 different branches coming up from the dirt. And as it goes up I have many curvy ones.. but it's way to big now to manage.. if you will reply I would like to give you my phone number so we can talk? Thanks in advance..

[@RichardSites]

Sounds good