Exposure & location

The Polyscias Roble enjoys bright environments without direct sunlight. It thrives in temperate rooms, with soft light or partial shade.

• Exposure: indirect light or partial shade.
• Avoid direct sunlight, especially during hot hours.
• Temperature: ideal between 18 and 25 °C, without cold drafts.
• Recommended location: living room, entrance, or bright office facing east or north.

Verdeia Tip: turn your Polyscias from time to time to encourage even and balanced growth.

Watering & maintenance

Easy to care for, the Polyscias Roble appreciates moderate watering and a stable environment. It prefers a slight lack of water to excess moisture.

• Watering: moderate — let the surface of the soil dry out between waterings.
• Average frequency: every 7 to 10 days depending on the season.
• Use a draining potting mix with clay pellets at the bottom of the pot.
• Fertilization: every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer.
• Regularly dust the leaves with a soft, damp cloth.
• Repotting: every 2 to 3 years, in spring.

Verdeia tip: in winter, reduce watering frequency — Aralia roots dislike stagnant water.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

The Polyscias Roble embodies tropical elegance in an urban format. Its balanced shape makes it a central decorative element, perfect for bringing a natural and zen touch to your interior.

• In a planter cover of white ceramic, light concrete, or rattan, to emphasize its refined shape.
• As a centerpiece in an entryway, office, or reading nook.
• Pair it with:
  • Monstera deliciosa — to contrast with broad and perforated foliage,
  • Dracaena Magenta — for a graphic and colorful effect,
  • Ficus robusta — for a dense and balanced tropical duo.

Decor tip: place it near an ambient lamp to highlight its shiny foliage and balanced volumes.

Verdeia Tips

• Avoid sudden temperature changes and drafts.
• Lightly mist the foliage in summer to maintain a fresh look.
• Cut back overly long branches in spring to encourage branching.
• Place the plant on a slightly elevated stand to highlight its miniature tree habit.
• If the leaves yellow, reduce watering: it is often a sign of overwatering.
• Pair it with natural materials like light wood or linen for a zen and calming effect.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Polyscias ‘Roble’
• Common name: Indoor Aralia
• Family: Araliaceae
• Origin: Tropical regions of the Pacific
• Plant type: Indoor tropical shrub
• Habit: Upright, compact, miniature tree silhouette
• Foliage: Deep green, rounded, dense and glossy
• Exposure: Soft light to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate (let the surface of the soil dry)
• Care: Easy, regular cleaning of the foliage
• Growth: Medium to slow
• Air purifier: Yes
• Toxicity: Slightly toxic (avoid ingestion)
• Approximate height: 45 to 60 cm
• Maximum adult size: About 1.2 m

Each Polyscias Roble develops a unique silhouette: some plants become denser, others grow slightly taller. Its shape naturally evolves according to the light and the size of the planter cover.