Once bought or grown from a cutting or seed, you will want to enjoy her for many years to come. The room aria is considered to be robust, but maintenance work should not be neglected. Read below which ones play a role!

The room aralie should be watered regularly

How do you know when an indoor aralia needs to be watered?

The indoor aralia needs a soil that is slightly moist. She doesn't like wetness and she doesn't get dry either. Therefore, water them regularly and use low-lime water. Whenever the top layer of soil has dried, it can be refilled.

How much fertilizer does the aralia need?

Ideally, the indoor aralia is supplied with fertilizer such as liquid fertilizer, stick fertilizer or coffee grounds between March and September. While fertilizing every 3 to 4 weeks is appropriate in spring, fertilizing should be done every 2 weeks in summer. In winter, there is no fertilization at all, since the plant is dormant at this time.

Does this houseplant need pruning?

This is to be considered when cutting:

  • young specimens tolerate cutting better than older ones
  • Cutting is not absolutely necessary
  • cut off old, dried up and diseased parts
  • encourage bushy growth by pruning hard
  • remove old flowers
  • Cut off just above one eye
  • ideal pruning time: October or February

How to care for the leaves of this plant?

The foliage of the house aralia usually has a leathery sheen. But over time it quickly gathers dust. You should therefore wipe the individual sheets with a damp cloth or rag from time to time.

When do you repot the room aria?

The right time to repot has come in spring, just before the vegetation really begins to set in. Choose a slightly larger pot, replace the old soil, and trim away dried and rotten roots before planting again!

What pests can they attack?

Although the house aralia is poisonous, this fact does not prevent pests from feeding on the cell sap in its leaves. The following pests can attack them:

  • spider mites
  • Red Spiders
  • aphids
  • thrips

tips

In winter, place the indoor aria in a cool, bright room with a temperature of 12 to 16 °C, such as the bedroom. Stop the fertilizer supply and water more sparingly during the winter time!

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Indoor plants