On average how tall will this plant get. And what pot typ...
0ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 weeks ago
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Hello there. You have Variegated Shield aralia, or Fabian aralia plant.
The rule of thumb is to stay away from any metal pots: water is polar by nature, and you don't need to play with it - the plant will try to survive as long as it can but it will lead eventually to its demise.
Answering in order you posted your questions:
1) it can reach various heights depending on its growing conditions, but as a houseplant, can grow up to 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 meters) tall, while in its natural habitat it can grow much taller, up to 6 meters (20 feet) - Google answered
2) if you worry about the weight of the plant and moving back and forth do not use terracotta pots, but look for lightweight with a good bottom from tipping over. I'd advise also to look for the pot that has multiple drainage holes, rather than the one that are molded with the saucer and have a single hole for aeration and excess of water as it often times gets clogged pretty quick.
This wasn't a question, more for your awareness: the aralia plant requires a well-draining potting mix that includes organic components and is enhanced with a permeable material like perlite or sand to prevent waterlogged roots.
And, please, please reconsider the metal pot idea!
Even if you see a plant in a metal pot in the store, it's never potted in the container itself but used for deco' looks only.
The rule of thumb is to stay away from any metal pots: water is polar by nature, and you don't need to play with it - the plant will try to survive as long as it can but it will lead eventually to its demise.
Answering in order you posted your questions:
1) it can reach various heights depending on its growing conditions, but as a houseplant, can grow up to 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 meters) tall, while in its natural habitat it can grow much taller, up to 6 meters (20 feet) - Google answered
2) if you worry about the weight of the plant and moving back and forth do not use terracotta pots, but look for lightweight with a good bottom from tipping over. I'd advise also to look for the pot that has multiple drainage holes, rather than the one that are molded with the saucer and have a single hole for aeration and excess of water as it often times gets clogged pretty quick.
This wasn't a question, more for your awareness: the aralia plant requires a well-draining potting mix that includes organic components and is enhanced with a permeable material like perlite or sand to prevent waterlogged roots.
And, please, please reconsider the metal pot idea!
Even if you see a plant in a metal pot in the store, it's never potted in the container itself but used for deco' looks only.
