Ming Aralia Snowflake (Polyscias fruticosa)

Ferny, feathery, and endlessly sculptural — the Ming Aralia Snowflake can be groomed into a bonsai, a tree, or a lush bushy plant, and it rewards patient growers with decades of beauty.

The Ming Aralia Snowflake features gorgeous variegated yellow-edged green leaves on a plant that grows slowly but can reach over 6 feet tall with the right care. The Snowflake variety adds delicate white patterns to the foliage, giving it a distinctive, almost frosted quality. We also carry the Ming Aralia Snowflake Stump — a 3-year-old specimen trained to produce a stunning sculptural stump form. Available in 2" or 4" nursery pot, Diana Ceramic Planter (3"), 6" nursery stump, or Selene Ceramic Marble Planter (6.5").

What I love about it

The Ming Aralia is the plant that becomes whatever you want it to be. Train it as a bonsai, let it grow as a tree, or keep it bushy and full — the choice is yours, and the plant responds beautifully to pruning and shaping. The Snowflake variety adds a delicate white pattern to the variegated yellow-green leaves that's genuinely distinctive. Slow-growing, which means it stays in scale for a long time, and low-maintenance once established.

Plant Care Tips

• ☀️ Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light but avoid harsh direct sun
• 💧 Water: Keep soil evenly moist; water when top inch feels slightly dry; reduce in winter
• 💧 Humidity: Loves higher humidity — mist regularly or place near a humidifier
• 🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in 65–85°F; protect from drafts
• ✂️ Pruning: Prune to shape and encourage bushier growth; remove yellowing leaves
• 🐾 Pet Safety: Non-toxic to cats and dogs
• 🪴 Difficulty: Easy to intermediate — forgiving once established

Plant Specs

• Growth: Slow; can reach 6+ feet with proper care
• Available In: 2" or 4" nursery pot; Diana Ceramic (3"); 6" nursery stump; Selene Ceramic Marble Planter (6.5")
• Growing Zone: 10–11 outdoors; houseplant in all zones

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