Troubleshooting
Ming aralia problems — and how to fix them
Ming aralia (Polyscias fruticosa) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Sudden leaf drop
Draughts, watering changes, or moves; ming aralias hate change.
Yellow leaves
Usually overwatering.
Spider mites
Stippling and fine webs; rinse foliage and raise humidity.
Sparse interior
Insufficient light; prune to encourage branching.
Prevent ming aralia problems before they start
Most ming aralia issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Ming aralia problems — FAQ
Why is my ming aralia sudden leaf drop?
Draughts, watering changes, or moves; ming aralias hate change.
Why is my ming aralia yellow leaves?
Usually overwatering.
Why is my ming aralia spider mites?
Stippling and fine webs; rinse foliage and raise humidity.
Why is my ming aralia sparse interior?
Insufficient light; prune to encourage branching.