Dinner Plate Aralia. An attractive foliage plant with large rounded leathery leaves speckled grey. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C. Harmful if eaten/skin irritant.
Polyscias balfouriana
An attractive foliage plant with large rounded leathery leaves speckled grey
Additional information
| Generic | Polyscias |
|---|---|
| Species | balfouriana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Dinner Plate Aralia |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, grey |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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