Polyscias fruticosa (Aralia) - H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Is Polyscias a difficult plant to care for? It is more demanding than average — it requires high humidity, stability, and no direct sunlight. In a heated apartment, a nearby humidifier is highly recommended. Under these conditions, it is sturdy and long-lasting.
What is the difference between Polyscias fruticosa and Polyscias Fabian? The Fruticosa has finely divided dark green foliage with an airy and graceful habit. The Fabian has round purple and green leaves with a more compact and graphic form. The Fruticosa is lighter and more elegant, the Fabian denser and more colorful.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
ZEN ARRIVAL GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Finely divided, airy, elegant foliage • 🌴 Graceful shrubby shape • ☀️ Indirect light to partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 💨 Appreciates high humidity
The Polyscias fruticosa, or Aralia, is an architectural tropical plant native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Its branched stems bear finely divided dark green compound leaves that create airy, lightweight foliage — an elegant and sophisticated plant silhouette, somewhere between a shrub and a bonsai. H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm.
A reliable choice among large XXL plants.
Which Polyscias variety should you choose?
The Polyscias genus comes in several distinct foliage types and shapes:
- Polyscias fruticosa (this plant) — finely divided dark green foliage and a graceful, shrubby shape. The most elegant and airy.
- Polyscias Fabian — round purple and green leaves, with a compact, graphic shape. The most colorful.
- Polyscias Balfouriana — round leaves variegated in green and white, with a compact shape. The brightest.
- Polyscias Hawaiiana 'Ming' — ultra-fine, delicate foliage with an airy, feathery effect. The most delicate.
- Polyscias 'Ming Gold' Bonsai — golden foliage and a compact bonsai shape. The most distinctive.
- Polyscias Roble — light green, finely divided foliage and an upright shape. The most understated.
Light & placement
- Ideal exposure: soft indirect light to partial shade — never direct sun.
- Ideal: bright living room, office, bedroom, or hallway with filtered light.
- Temperature: 18–25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Humidity: 60-70% recommended — mist regularly or place near a humidifier.
- Stability: avoid frequent moving — Polyscias loses its leaves when its environment changes abruptly.
Turn the pot a quarter turn every 2-3 weeks for even growth. Its ideal placement depends on the balance between light and humidity.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — keep the substrate slightly moist without ever waterlogging it.
- Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: a pot with drainage holes is essential.
- Humidity: mist the delicate foliage regularly.
- Fertilizer: dilute liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month in spring and summer.
- Cleaning: dust the fine foliage regularly to improve photosynthesis.
Leaf drop after moving or a change in environment is normal — Polyscias gradually adapts. Persistent leaf drop can quickly be understood with a proper diagnosis.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its airy, lightweight foliage contrasts beautifully with plants featuring broad, dense foliage — it brings lightness to any plant arrangement.
- As a standalone plant: in a white, gray, or terracotta matte ceramic pot, its graceful silhouette creates an elegant architectural focal point in a living room or office.
- In a jungle arrangement: pair it with a Schefflera or a Dracaena marginata for a trio of architectural plants with very distinct silhouettes.
- Style: elegant, sophisticated, bohemian — its delicate foliage pairs perfectly with interiors featuring natural materials.
Its finely divided foliage creates a highly decorative interplay of light and shade — place it near a light source to fully enjoy this effect. Other large plants complement the indoor jungle.
Verdeia tips
- Do not move it too often — Polyscias is sensitive to changes in environment and may lose leaves each time it is moved. Choose its permanent location from the outset.
- High humidity is essential — excessively dry air causes delicate leaves to drop. A humidifier nearby is the most effective solution in a heated apartment.
- Repot every 2-3 years — in spring, into a slightly larger pot. Repotting in spring is enough, in a pot only slightly larger.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Polyscias fruticosa
- Common names: Aralia, Ming aralia
- Family: Araliaceae
- Origin: tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific
- Approximate height: 75 cm
- Pot diameter: 21 cm
- Mature size: up to 150–200 cm indoors
- Exposure: soft indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: moderate — slightly moist substrate
- Humidity: high humidity recommended (60-70%)
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity to animals: toxic (saponins)
- Decorative style: Elegant / Architectural / Sophisticated
- Distinctive feature: finely divided, airy foliage, graceful shrubby growth, sensitive to changes in environment
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Foliage density and branching naturally vary depending on age and growing conditions.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.