Polyscias Oak (Indoor Aralia)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Polyscias losing its leaves? Leaf drop is almost always due to overwatering, a change of location, or a draft. Reduce watering, stabilize the temperature, and avoid moving the plant. Losing a few leaves upon arrival is normal after transport.
What light exposure does a Polyscias Roble need? Soft indirect light to partial shade. It’s one of the few structured plants that tolerates low-light spaces. Avoid direct sunlight, which burns the leaves. Rotate the pot regularly for a balanced shape.
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.
🌿 Air-purifying • 🌤️ Indirect light / Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌴 Indoor tree look • ⚠️ Slightly toxic if ingested
The Polyscias Roble, also called Indoor Aralia, is a tropical shrub native to Pacific regions. Its thin woody trunk topped with dense foliage of glossy deep green rounded leaves gives it a structured, balanced silhouette reminiscent of a miniature tree — a strong plant presence in a compact size.
Suitable for low-light interiors, tolerant of neglect, and slow, controlled growth, it’s one of the most elegant indoor plants to dress up a living room, office, or entryway with minimal care. Also discover it in our selection of decorative foliage plants.
Which size to choose?
The Polyscias Roble is available in two sizes — the choice depends on the space and desired effect:
- D17 x H60 cm — compact size, ideal on a low shelf, desk, or in a corner. Perfect for a first Polyscias or a smaller space.
- D21 x H80 cm — generous size, more defined silhouette. Stands out more as a centerpiece in a living room or spacious entryway.
If you’re unsure, go for the D21 — the presence difference is significant and the plant grows slowly, so it will occupy that space for a long time.
Which Polyscias variety to choose?
Each Polyscias has a distinct character — it’s the foliage that makes all the difference. Here’s how the Roble fits into our collection:
- Polyscias Roble (this plant) — glossy deep green rounded leaves, compact and dense form. The most classic and versatile.
- Polyscias Fabian — round purple-burgundy leaves, bushy form. The most colorful and contrasting.
- Polyscias Balfouriana — round leaves variegated green and cream, airy form. The brightest and most graphic.
- Polyscias Hawaiiana 'Ming' — very finely cut foliage, slender form. The most graphic and airy.
Other varieties are available in our catalog — including Fruticosa and Ming Gold Bonsai for fans of sculpted shapes.
Exposure & placement
The Polyscias Roble is one of the few structured plants that can thrive away from windows. In its natural environment, it grows under tropical canopy — it replicates this behavior indoors.
- Ideal exposure: soft indirect light to Partial shade — north-facing window or room away from windows.
- Tolerates: low-light corners, offices without direct natural light.
- Avoid: direct sunlight that burns the foliage and dries the substrate too quickly.
- Temperature: 18–25 °C, without cold drafts or sudden changes.
- Substrate: well-draining — universal potting soil with clay pellets at the bottom of the pot.
Turn the pot a quarter turn every 2 weeks — Polyscias naturally grows toward the light, and regular rotation ensures a balanced shape on all sides.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — let the substrate surface dry between waterings.
- Frequency: every 7–10 days in summer, every 2–3 weeks in winter.
- Water: room temperature water, preferably non-calcareous.
- Drainage: essential — pot must have drainage holes, empty saucer after watering.
- Fertilizer: every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer with a liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Repotting: every 2–3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
Polyscias prefers to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered. Yellowing and dropping leaves almost always indicate overwatering — reduce watering immediately and let the substrate dry deeply.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its miniature tree silhouette and glossy foliage, the Polyscias Roble structures a space without overwhelming it. It adds vertical volume where many plants stay low.
- Alone as a centerpiece: in a white matte ceramic or concrete decorative pot, it plays the minimalist card with elegance — entryway, office, reading nook.
- In arrangement: pair it with a Ficus or a Dracaena for a contrast of textures and heights in a low-light interior.
- Ambient lamp: placed near indirect lighting, its glossy foliage catches the light and creates a very decorative effect in the evening.
Its slow growth is a decorating advantage — it keeps the same shape for a long time without spreading or needing frequent pruning.
Verdeia tips
- Avoid frequent moves — Polyscias is sensitive to environmental changes. Each move can cause temporary leaf drop. Choose its permanent location upon arrival and do not move it afterward.
- Leaf drop on delivery: no worries — losing a few leaves in the first days after transport is normal. Let it readjust for 48 hours without watering before placing it in its final spot.
- Mist in dry air — native to the tropics, it appreciates proper humidity. In heated apartments during winter, mist the foliage 2 to 3 times a week.
- Prune in spring to thicken — light pruning of overly long branches in March-April encourages branching and gives the plant a fuller, more balanced shape.
- Dust regularly — glossy leaves collect dust, which clogs stomata and dulls their shine. A damp cloth every 3–4 weeks is enough.
- ⚠️ Slightly toxic if ingested — keep out of reach of young children and pets. See our plants and pets guide for suitable alternatives.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Polyscias 'Roble'
- Common name: Indoor Aralia
- Family: Araliaceae
- Origin: Tropical Pacific regions
- Available sizes: D17 x H60 cm / D21 x H80 cm
- Adult size: up to 1.2 m indoors
- Light: soft indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: moderate — let the surface dry between waterings
- Care: easy
- Growth: slow to medium
- Toxicity: slightly toxic if ingested
- Decor style: Minimalist / Urban jungle / Contemporary
- Feature: miniature tree shape, glossy evergreen foliage, tolerates low-light spaces
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The foliage density and shape naturally change according to light and season.
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.