Aralia Fabian

Aralia Fabian Care

Polyscias Scutellaria 'fabian'

What is the plant

Polyscias are versatile, small, indoor, branching trees. They grow in an upright and compact manner, making them suitable even in smaller spaces. Their thick, woody trunks is their main appeal. The large, rounded leaves grow along the full length of the branches, creating a mass of green tranquillity for your home. They are often called Dinner Plate Aralia due to their round, flat leaf shape. Polyscias translates from the Greek as "many" and "shade", a reference to their abundant foliage.Polyscias scutellaria Fabian has large, scalloped, dark green, glossy leaves that curve outwards slightly. They are deeply veined and tinged purple underneath.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 15°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water when the soil has become slightly dry at the top. Better to keep them slightly dry than to over water. Use soft water if possible.
Pruning
Prune in summer to maintain shape and develop thicker trunks. Pinch out leaves to encourage branching. Lower leaves can drop in the colder seasons, revealing more of the attractive trunk feature.
Fertilizer
Feed once a month with a balanced fertiliser during the growing period.

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Sunlight
Prefers moderate to bright, indirect light but can adapt to shade. Avoid direct sunlight.
Soil
grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade.
Temperature
Likes things warm, so anything above 15°C, ideally 18-29°C.

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Additional
May be considered toxic. Keep away from pets and children to be on the safe side.
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