What Is Geranium Aralia Used For?

There are many uses for Geranium Aralia, both internally and externally. The leaves can be consumed by steeping them in hot water or adding them to your favorite juice recipe. The pulp of the leaves can also be used in place of lemon zest in recipes that call for cooking with lemon peels. The following are some of the uses of Geranium Aralia;

Use as medicinal:

Geranium Aralia is used to make an infusion for helping with diarrhea, fever, and gastrointestinal problems. Geranium Aralia is used as an herbal remedy for cough, nausea, and diarrhea.

It is also used to treat infections such as ringworm and nail fungus. It can also be used to treat skin infections and is sometimes applied to wounds to promote healing.

Use as a remedy for skin problems:

Geranium Aralia can be used to treat redness and irritation of the skin caused by insect bites, rashes, or skin allergies by making a paste from the leaves and applying it to the affected area of the skin. 

Use as food:

Geranium Aralia is used as a food in some parts of Indonesia, Nepal, and India. It is used as an ingredient in curries in India. The seeds are edible and can be boiled, fried, or roasted like coffee beans. The leaves can be eaten as a vegetable or in soups and salads. The root can be steamed, boiled, fried, or roasted.

Use as a natural insect repellant:

The leaves of Geranium Aralia have been used for centuries to repel insects, especially mosquitoes. The plant is said to have a deep penetrating scent that will drive off most mosquitoes. In some parts of India, particularly Bengal, the root bark is chewed and smoke is inhaled as a remedy to aid with severe asthma and colds.

Use as an ornamental plant:

Geranium Aralia is grown for its attractive leaves rather than its flowers and can be planted along walkways or paths that run through the garden so that it can be admired up close. The flowers of the Geranium Aralia are small, dark purple or red, and crow-foot-shaped.

Use as a potted plant:

Geranium Aralia can be used as a potted plant if you have a sunny spot on your patio or balcony. It should be placed where it gets full sunlight for at least the first three months after planting. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with an organic fertilizer that is high in natural minerals and low in nitrogen.

What Do Geranium Aralia Leaves Look Like?

Geranium Aralia has upright growth and the spectacular leaves are frequently variegated with white or yellow edges or entirely green. As a houseplant, they seldom blossom. Grow in wet, well-drained loamy acidic potting soil with indirect light.

They can withstand early sun as long as they are not exposed to cold draughts or drafts. They are easy to grow and maintain, but they do require a little extra care. It is best to plant this indoors so that it can be kept warm and well watered.

The leaves of Geranium aralia are unipennate, opposite, roughly oval, and severely serrated. Some have dark green leaves, while others have yellow and white patterns or borders. Petioles range in length from 10 to 18 cm and have branching leaflets at the ends.

The leaves are leathery and thick, with a shiny top surface. The flowers are pink, red, or white and will bloom during the summer months on new growth from the previous year. The flowers will bloom in clusters and are quite beautiful.

Polyscias Guilfoyle is a type of evergreen shrub endemic to paleotropics and neotropics. It is sometimes known as geranium aralia or wild coffee. It is not closely related to coffee plants, the actual coffee plants. It has upright branches and may reach a maximum height of 24 feet (7.3 m).

The leaves, flowers, and roots of the Geranium Aralia have many uses in the folk medicine traditions of the countries where it was originally found. It has been used to treat pain, infections, inflammation, and fever and is sometimes still used to wean babies off of formula.

The leaves are said to soothe sore throats when gargled or steeped in hot water. They have also been used topically to relieve infection, pain, and swelling.

How To Care For Geranium Aralia?

Geranium Aralia is relatively easy to care for, it requires well-drained soil and likes full sun or light shade. Because high winds can burn the leaves, the plants do best in a protected area. Water is required regularly, especially during hot, dry weather.

The following things should be considered when caring for Geranium Aralia: The following things should be considered when caring for Geranium Aralia: 

Sunlight:

Geranium Aralia prefers indirect light and can tolerate partial shade. Allowing the plant to get early sun is beneficial, but never keep it in full sunlight during the harsher afternoon hours, since the rays can scorch its delicate leaf. The sunlight the plant receives will depend on the time of year, so if your plant is starting to stretch out after a few months, it may be getting too much sun.

Watering:

Water your Geranium Aralia plant as little as once every 2-3 weeks. Allow the soil to partially dry between watering, then water thoroughly and deeply. You do not want the soil to be soggy. It is always better to allow your plant to dry out a little between watering, than over-watering and having to correct it later.

Geranium Aralia can tolerate dry weather, but watering them during droughts is a great way of supplying additional nutrients and helping the plant recover faster if it suffers from drought stress. Collecting rainwater is another good way of watering your plants without using municipal water.

Soil:

Geranium Aralia requires a wet, well-drained loamy acidic potting mix to flourish. They thrive in a continuous stream of water, but efficient drainage is essential—too much water retention is detrimental to plant growth. A mix of organic material (pine bark, sphagnum peat moss) and perlite or vermiculite will offer excellent drainage for the plant.

Fertilizing:

Geranium Aralia plants can benefit from a slow-release fertilizer made particularly for trees and shrubs. Fertilizer should be applied to the plant every two months or so, especially during the spring and summer months. You may be able to fertilize every three months throughout the fall and winter months.

Temperature:

Geranium Aralia thrives in temperatures ranging from 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. These plants prefer warmer temperatures, so if you live in a cooler climate you will want to consider some sort of protection to prevent your plant from freezing during the winter months.

Humidity:

Geranium Aralia houseplants like ordinary to high humidity, with a relative humidity of 50% or above recommended. If the humidity in your home is too low, you can increase it by keeping a saucer filled with pebbles and water next to the plant. As the water evaporates it will increase the humidity around your plant.

Propagation:

Geranium Aralia is easily propagated by cuttings, seeds, and division. Take green-stem cuttings in the spring and set them in wet soil to do this (you can add a rooting hormone as well). If you give them enough warmth and moisture, the cuttings should take root in a few weeks.

Repotting:

Repotting Geranium Aralia is required when the roots reach the soil level. Repot Geranium Aralia once every 2-3 years in early spring to a pot one size larger than its present pot so it may recoup and build a robust root system before spring growth begins . When repotting your Geranium Aralia, use the same type of soil because many nutrients are stored in the soil for the plant to draw upon.

If you have a large number of Geranium Aralia plants growing in pots, it is best to repot them all at once. If you repot individual plants, make sure to use fresh soil each time. Container sleeve fillers are available from nurseries that can be used to create a new pot that is just as strong as an outdoor planting container.

Pruning:

Although some other species benefit from trimming, minimal pruning is necessary to retain the natural form of this Geranium Aralia. Suckers that form on the main stem of the plant must be removed for the plant to continue growing upward.

Suckers from both indoor and outdoor plants should be pruned. If you wish to grow more plants, you can root cuttings. Pruning is necessary to maintain the health of your Geranium Aralia plants! Pruning ensures strong, bushy plants that can withstand harsh outdoor conditions.

Upper branches will become less dense and may even die back in the winter, so don’t leave things as they are for too long. Excess growth will be pruned back during the dormant season or winter months. If a branch becomes weak and/or diseased, remove it immediately as soon as you see it or you could infect your entire plant with the disease.

Pests and Diseases:

Geranium Aralia can suffer from several pests which attack the roots, stem, or leaves. The most common are nematodes, spider mites, and mites. These problems usually occur when the soil is infested with pests.

Geranium Aralia is susceptible to some diseases such as black spot disease and crown rot, but these problems usually occur after a long period when the plant is crowded in an area with overwatering or other stresses.