Ming aralia (Polyscias fruticosa or Panax fruticosus) can grow quite high, maybe six feet or so. You can prune it as needed, if desired; a little on the top should force growth below for a bushier appearance.

In spring, tip cuttings of 4-6 inches can be propagated to make more plants. Just stick a small cutting (started in water is fine until roots form) into a 4" pot, water as needed. Keep your plants out of drafts, because Mings hate drastic temperature changes, as well as not too bright light. Positioned in partial light to the side of a window with an eastern exposure works well. It's important to keep your Ming aralia moderately moist, never saturated. Water the soil deeply and allow it to almost dry out before you water it again—a weekly session should do the trick. Additionally, you can decrease your watering in the winter, watering your plant every other week instead.

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- Courtesy of NYBG Plant Information Service