Ming aralia is grown as a houseplant in the United States. Originally this plant originated from India, Malaysia and Polynesia. In their natural environment, it is not unusual to find Ming aralias growing to heights of 10 to 12 feet.
Growing up Ming Aralia was not always easy. They are a creeping plant that cannot take cold drinks, dry conditions or direct sunlight. During the summer months, these plants can go outside, but when temperatures begin to dip below 70 degrees Fahrenheit, the lower leaves may drop.
If you want to protect yourself and have an extra Ming amulet or two in your home, you can propagate them. It is often difficult to start, but not by trying too hard. The best time for cuttings is late spring or early summer.
To find a pot
Before you get to cutting, you’ll want to prepare your pot. You will find a 6 inch pot. At the bottom of the pot, cover the drip holes with rocks, shell or coffee grounds. This only keeps the water from being absorbed.
Get your cuts
Consider your Ming aralia as a healthy, green 4-inch log. Take several cuttings, if some do not have a root, cutting below the leaf node. If you cut all the roots, you will have extra plants or gifts.
Wrap it in paper towel if you can’t sow right away. This helps to keep them hydrated and reduce breakouts.
Cut the infected ends in water and shake off the moisture. Insert the wet end of the hormone into the root. Tap the stem to powder the excess powder so you don’t waste it.
Dig the soil with a pen to a depth of 2 inches. Allow 1 inch space between each section. Put the root hormone in the hole with the root. Keep your fingers straight, cutting the ground around. Treat all cuts like this until done.
Fill the bottle with water and make the cuts. Also, spray to moisten the soil. Ming aralia cuttings have trouble forming roots if the soil is too wet.
Insert the pot into the bag
Find a clear plastic bag that is large enough to hold the pot and not touch the cuts inside. Insert the pot into the clear plastic and blow air into the bag.
Close the bag with a twist tie or rubber band to keep the bag inflated. Place the container in a place with diffused sun. The area should have a constant temperature of 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Second Care
If condensation forms inside the bag, open it to allow some air circulation. Leave the bag open for 15 to 20 minutes. Check the soil for moisture, because the soil cannot dry out. Keep moist evenly.
It may take five weeks or longer before the cuttings form roots. When you see new growth, gradually harden them over the course of 3 days, gradually open and remove the bag.
Translation
Pick up 6 inch pots for each of your rooted cuttings. Fill them with plant potting soil that you bought at the grocery store or prepared at home. Make a hole with a brush in the middle of the pot, which is big enough to get the roots. Carefully remove from the Ming aral. Transfer it to the hole, but keep sow deep the same as they were growing. Firm the soil slightly around the plant. Give the earth a drink from the water. Again it moistens the soil, it does not moisten the soil. Do not allow the urn to sit in water. Stand as you would a mature plant.
Sources:
“The Teubnerian Library of Greek and Roman Scripts”; Don Dooley; 1976
“The Houseplant Expert”; Dr. D.G. Hessayon; 1980
