Polyscias Ming Gold Bonsai (Golden Aralia) - H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Polyscias losing its leaves? Leaf drop is almost always due to a change of location, a draft, a sudden temperature change, or irregular watering. Stabilize all these factors — place it in its permanent spot without moving it, maintain proper humidity, and water regularly. A slight leaf drop upon arrival is normal during acclimation.
How to prune a Polyscias Ming Gold to maintain its bonsai shape? Lightly prune in spring, always above a leaf node to encourage branching. Remove branches that unbalance the silhouette. Avoid heavy pruning that stresses the plant and causes leaf drop. Repotting every 3-4 years in a well-draining bonsai substrate is sufficient.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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✨ Ultra-fine golden foliage • 🌳 Polyscias Ming Gold shaped as bonsai • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm • 🌬️ Air-purifying • ⚠️ Toxic to pets
The Polyscias Ming Gold, also called Golden Aralia, is a tropical plant native to the Pacific islands, cultivated and shaped here as a bonsai. Its bright golden feathery fronds, arranged on a woody, branched trunk, give it an immediately recognizable sculptural silhouette — a plant that is as much a decorative object as a living plant.
More demanding than other Polyscias — it needs constant light and humidity to keep its ultra-fine foliage — but its sculpted shape and unique character make it a collector’s plant. Discover it in our Polyscias collection and our selection of collector plants.
Which Polyscias variety should you choose?
Each Polyscias has a distinct character — it’s the foliage and habit that set them apart. Here are the available profiles:
- Polyscias Ming Gold Bonsai (Golden Aralia) (this plant) — ultra-fine golden foliage, woody trunk, sculpted bonsai shape. The most refined and sculptural.
- Polyscias Hawaiiana 'Ming' — same ultra-fine foliage but green, natural shrubby habit. The classic non-bonsai version.
- Polyscias Roble — glossy deep green rounded leaves, compact dense habit. The most versatile and easiest.
- Polyscias Fabian — round burgundy-purple leaves, bushy habit. The most colorful.
- Polyscias Balfouriana — round green and cream variegated leaves, airy habit. The brightest.
The Polyscias Ming Gold Bonsai is the only variety in our catalog shaped as a bonsai — if you’re looking for a plant that is both alive and sculpted, this is it. Other varieties are available in our full collection.
Exposure & location
The Polyscias Ming Gold Bonsai (Golden Aralia) requires more light than other Polyscias — its ultra-fine foliage and sculpted shape need good exposure to stay dense and balanced.
- Ideal exposure: bright indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window, a few hours of gentle sun accepted.
- To avoid: deep shade that causes foliage to stretch and disrupts the bonsai shape, harsh direct afternoon sun.
- Temperature: 18–24 °C, without sudden changes or drafts — very sensitive to temperature shocks.
- Humidity: 50–70% ambient humidity essential — mist regularly or place on a bed of moist clay pebbles.
- Substrate: light and well-drained — bonsai soil or universal potting mix with perlite.
Do not move it once its spot is chosen — like all Polyscias, it reacts to environmental changes by dropping leaves. Choose its permanent location upon receipt.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — let the surface of the substrate dry slightly between waterings.
- Frequency: once a week in spring-summer, reduced in autumn-winter.
- Water: room temperature water, filtered or left to stand for 24 hours if possible.
- Misting: 1 to 2 times a week — the ultra-fine foliage is sensitive to dry air.
- Drainage: pot with drainage holes required, empty the saucer after watering.
- Fertilizer: liquid green plant fertilizer diluted by half, once a month in spring and summer.
- Pruning: light pruning in spring to maintain the bonsai shape and encourage branching.
Polyscias prefers to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered. Yellow leaves = overwatering in almost all cases.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
The bonsai shape of the Polyscias 'Ming Gold' makes it a sculptural plant — it doesn’t need to be surrounded to stand out. Placed alone, it’s enough to give character to a space.
- Alone as a centerpiece: in a gray or black ceramic bonsai pot, it creates an immediate zen focal point on a console, desk, or bright shelf.
- In a zen arrangement: pair it with a pebble, a dry branch, or some stones to enhance the Japanese-inspired aesthetic.
- Ideal pot: low and wide bonsai pot in matte ceramic — the flattened shape of the traditional bonsai pot highlights the trunk and branches.
Its ultra-fine golden foliage beautifully catches the low light — placed near a window late in the day, it creates a very decorative glowing halo.
Verdeia advice
- Leaf drop is its warning signal — like all Polyscias, it responds to shocks by losing leaves. Main causes: change of location, draft, sudden temperature change, irregular watering. Stabilize all these variables upon receipt.
- Humidity is essential — its ultra-fine foliage dries quickly in heated environments. Mist 2 to 3 times a week in winter, or place the pot on a bed of constantly moist clay pebbles.
- Prune carefully to maintain shape — light pruning in spring on overly long branches keeps the bonsai silhouette. Always prune above a leaf node to encourage branching.
- Brown leaves: hard water or dry air — switch to filtered water and increase misting frequency. Brown tips on such fine foliage are very noticeable — act at the first signs.
- Minimal repotting — the bonsai prefers to be snug in a shallow pot. Repot only every 3–4 years in spring, using a special well-draining bonsai substrate.
- ⚠️ Toxic to pets — Polyscias contains irritating saponins, toxic if ingested by dogs and cats. Keep out of reach of animals. See our plants and pets guide for suitable alternatives.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Polyscias fruticosa 'Hawaiiana Ming Gold'
- Common name: Golden Aralia, Polyscias Ming Gold Bonsai
- Family: Araliaceae
- Origin: Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia
- Pot diameter: 14 cm
- Approximate height: 40 cm
- Adult size: up to 50–60 cm indoors (bonsai form)
- Light: bright indirect light — avoid deep shade and scorching sun
- Watering: moderate — allow the surface to dry slightly between waterings
- Humidity: 50–70% essential, regular misting
- Care: moderate (light and humidity essential)
- Toxicity to pets: toxic (saponins)
- Decor style: Zen / Minimalist / Contemporary
- Special feature: ultra-fine golden foliage, woody branched trunk, crafted bonsai shape, air-purifying
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The bonsai shape and foliage density naturally vary depending on size and growing conditions.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.