Polyscias Fabian — Indoor Aralia with Purple Foliage
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€40,95 - Regular price
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? It likes stable, indirect light. Once placed, avoid moving it, as it hates being relocated!
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, the sap of Polyscias can be irritating and toxic if ingested by an animal.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
Polyscias Fabian — Indoor Aralia with purple foliage
💜 Graphic purple foliage • ✨ Shiny round leaves • ☀️ Bright to indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Moderate care • 💨 Purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
The Polyscias Fabian, also called Purple Aralia, captivates with its graphic purple foliage and shiny round leaves. Its fleshy dark green and burgundy leaves create a spectacular silhouette that brings elegance and character to your urban jungle.
Originating from the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia, the Polyscias Fabian is a plant from the Araliaceae family. It is especially appreciated for its unique purple foliage, shiny round leaves, and elegant shrubby habit. Perfect for bright living rooms, offices, or entrances, it brings a colorful tropical touch. Bonus: Polyscias is a purifying plant.
Which Polyscias variety to choose?
The Polyscias genus offers a great diversity of shapes and textures. Here is how the Polyscias Fabian stands out:
- Polyscias Fabian (this plant): round purple foliage, fleshy dark green and burgundy leaves. Graphic colorful version.
- Polyscias Hawaiiana 'Ming': ultra-fine cut foliage, feathery fronds. Spectacular ultra-fine version.
- Polyscias Hawaiiana 'Ming Gold' Bonsai: ultra-fine golden foliage, bonsai shape. Zen golden version.
- Polyscias Balfouriana: round variegated green and cream foliage. Bright variegated version.
- Polyscias Fruticosa: green cut foliage, dense shrubby habit. Classic green version.
- Polyscias Roble: cut foliage, elegant habit. Refined classic version.
Why choose the Polyscias Fabian? If you are looking for a Polyscias with graphic and colorful purple foliage, the Fabian is the perfect choice. It is the most spectacular and colorful variety.
Exposure & location
The Polyscias Fabian thrives in bright to bright indirect light. It tolerates some direct sun in the morning or late afternoon.
- Exposure : bright to bright indirect light, tolerates some soft sun.
- Ideal : bright living room, entrance, office near a window.
- Temperature : 18 to 24 °C, without sudden variations.
- Humidity : medium to high (50-70%), appreciates regular misting.
- Substrate : light, draining and rich, potting soil for green plants.
Verdeia tip: avoid drafts and sudden temperature changes that can cause leaf drop.
Watering & care
- Watering : moderate; let the surface of the substrate dry slightly between waterings.
- Frequency : once a week in spring-summer, reduce in autumn-winter.
- Misting : 1 to 2 times per week to maintain high humidity.
- Drainage: essential — use a perforated decorative pot with well-draining substrate.
- Fertilizer : once a month from April to September with a liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted by half.
- Pruning : possible in spring to maintain a compact shape.
- Cleaning : gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shine.
Polyscias does not like excess water: better a slightly dry substrate than a soggy one.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its graphic purple foliage, the Polyscias Fabian enhances an urban jungle or a contemporary interior. It creates a colorful and elegant focal point.
- To pair with : Monstera, Ficus, Philodendron, Calathea or other tropical plants to create a color contrast.
- Ideal pot : decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black) or graphic pot to highlight the purple foliage.
- Ambiance : perfect for an urban jungle, contemporary, minimalist style. The purple foliage adds character and elegance.
The purple foliage contrasts beautifully with plants with light green or variegated foliage.
Verdeia tips
- Leaf drop: sign of stress (draft, temperature change, excess or lack of water). Stabilize conditions.
- Leaves yellowing: excess water or lack of drainage. Reduce watering.
- Leaves browning: air too dry or water too hard. Increase humidity and use filtered water.
- Slow growth: normal for Polyscias, it is a plant with moderate growth.
- Repotting: every 2-3 years in spring in a light and well-draining substrate.
A true plant sculpture, the Polyscias Fabian enchants with its graphic purple foliage. A perfect plant to bring character and elegance to your interior.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Polyscias scutellaria 'Fabian'
- Common name: Polyscias Fabian, Purple Aralia, Aralia Fabian
- Family: Araliaceae
- Origin: Pacific islands and Southeast Asia
- Available sizes: 3 sizes (small, medium, large)
- Adult size: up to 100-150 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright to bright indirect light, tolerates some soft sun
- Watering: moderate, let the surface dry slightly between waterings
- Care: moderate (for tropical plant enthusiasts)
- Toxicity for animals: toxic (saponins)
- Decorative style: Urban jungle / Contemporary / Minimalist
- Particularity: spectacular graphic purple foliage, shiny round leaves, air-purifying plant, elegant shrubby habit, moderate growth, brings character and elegance
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the purple and the density of the foliage naturally vary.
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?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
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 to 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.