Aralia 'Sun King' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aralia 'Sun King' is a perennial with light green to yellow foliage that grows in USDA Zones 3-9 and can reach 3 feet or more. This plant is deer and drought-tolerant, making it a very low-maintenance perennial. It is often used in a garden bed or border with other plants and is perfect as a focal point in a shady area.
Common Name |
Aralia 'Sun King'
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
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Genus
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Aralia
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Family
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Araliaceae
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Order
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Apiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Aralia 'Sun King' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aralia 'Sun King'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Aralia 'Sun King' needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aralia 'Sun King' needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Aralia 'Sun King' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aralia 'Sun King' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Aralia 'Sun King' prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 70%. |
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Aralia 'Sun King' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aralia 'Sun King'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Aralia 'Sun King' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Aralia 'Sun King' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aralia 'Sun King' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Aralia 'Sun King' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
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Aralia 'Sun King' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aralia 'Sun King', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Aralia 'Sun King' Native Region |
Find out where the Aralia 'Sun King' plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
Korea (the Republic of)
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