Exposure & location

The round-leaf Aralia appreciates bright but filtered light. It easily adapts to partial shade and thrives in bright interiors without direct sunlight. Its dense, rounded foliage remains elegant all year round, even in temperate spaces.

• Bright indirect light, tolerates partial shade.
• Ideal for rooms facing east or north.
• Ideal temperature: 18 to 25 °C.
• Avoid drafts and direct heat sources.
• Perfectly suited for the living room, office, or entrance.

Verdeia Tip: regularly mist the foliage to recreate a tropical atmosphere and preserve its shine.

Watering & maintenance

Easy to care for, Polyscias Balfouriana appreciates measured watering and well-drained soil. Its slow to medium growth makes it a durable and stable plant that requires little daily maintenance.

• Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Avoid stagnant water at the bottom of the planter cover.
• In winter, space out watering every two to three weeks.
• Lightly prune in spring to maintain a compact shape.
• Clean the leaves with a damp cloth to maintain their shine.

Verdeia tip: place some clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to improve drainage and prevent excess moisture.

Verdeia tips

Elegant and balanced, the Polyscias Balfouriana naturally and lightly structures interiors. Its vertical silhouette creates a plant focal point in a living room, office, or reading area.

• Repot it every 2 years in a light, well-draining soil mix.
• Add some green plant fertilizer in spring and summer.
• If its leaves yellow, reduce watering and check drainage.
• To encourage branching, lightly pinch the tips of the stems in spring.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes.

Decor ideas & combinations

Thanks to its round and compact foliage, the Round-leaf Aralia pairs wonderfully with other tropical or architectural plants. Its elegant form creates a natural harmony in modern and minimalist interiors.

• Schefflera Compacta ‘Nora’ — for a balanced vertical duo.
• Ficus elastica — for a contrast of textures and foliage.
• Calathea Orbifolia — for a soft and graphic touch.
• Place it in a matte ceramic planter cover or on a light wood pedestal for a stylish and calming look.

Benefits & symbolism

Besides its refined aesthetics, the Polyscias Balfouriana is known for its purifying virtues and calming effect. Its natural miniature tree form embodies stability, longevity, and serenity.

• Air purifier: helps eliminate certain pollutants.
• Soothing: promotes calm and visual relaxation.
• Symbolism: calm strength, balance, and grounding.

A perfect plant to create a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere at the heart of urban life.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Polyscias balfouriana
• Common name: Round-leaved Aralia
• Family: Araliaceae
• Origin: Pacific Islands
• Pot diameter: Ø17 cm
• Approximate height: ↕50 cm
• Foliage: Dark green, rounded, finely serrated and veined
• Habit: Upright, compact, and shrubby
• Growth: Medium
• Exposure: Indirect light to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate, allow the substrate to dry slightly
• Care: Easy, light pruning in spring
• Air purifier: Yes
• Toxicity: Slightly toxic to animals
• Maximum adult size: Up to 1.5 m indoors

Each Polyscias Balfouriana has unique foliage: the density and shape of the leaves naturally vary according to light and season.