Aralia Ming Stump

Prefers moderate to bright, indirect light.

Allow the top inch or so of soil to dry between watering.

Can do well in low humidity but does better with humidity.

Keep the temperature around this plant as consistent as possible to protect its fine root system. Avoid cold drafts near open windows or doors.

Outside: Keep it in full shade on a patio out of direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.

Fertilize your Fabian Ming Stump two to three times a year between the months of March and October in the growing season. In the winter months, it can rest from feeding since the days are shorter and less intense light.

When receiving the Fabian Ming Stump, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and the roots rise to the soil's surface.

Water your plant in the old pot an hour before transplanting.

Repot in the late winter, using a 2" bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a pot could cause the soil to dry slower, which is not helpful.) These plants can become top-heavy, so alleviate the danger of falling over by using a heavy pot.

Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow it to drain. Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite, pine bark and sphagnum peat moss to add acidity and to help with drainage.

Add soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen.

Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners. If the plant is rootbound, cut through the roots to alleviate continued encircling.

Ensure the plant is sitting about 1" below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over.

Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil.

Water well to dampen the soil and let it drain. Remove any water from the saucer and avoid letting it sit in drainage water.

Take a stem cutting between 4-6 inches long with leaves attached with sanitized pruners.

Dip the cuttings in water, then in a rooting hormone.

Use a pot with drainage. and place the stem 1-2 inches down into the damp, well-draining, moist potting soil mix and tamp down around the stem securing it.

Place a clear plastic bag over the cutting to mimic a greenhouse and mist the bag. Set it in bright, indirect sunlight while they are rooting.

Check the moisture and humidity each day and add misting to keep the soil moist while the roots establish.

After 6-8 weeks, roots will begin to establish. You can tug onto the stem to ensure the roots are secure.