Malaysian Aralia
Polyscias cumingiana
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Maluku, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Vanuatu
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araliaceae
- Genus:
- Polyscias
- Species:
- Polyscias cumingiana
- USDA Symbol:
- POCU14
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forest understory