Artificial Polyscias (Dinner plate aralia)
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€114,95 - Regular price
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Frequently asked questions
What size of decorative pot should I choose for an artificial Polyscias? Both heights are delivered in a Ø14 cm nursery pot: a Ø18 cm decorative pot holds it easily, for the 135 cm as well as the 160 cm.
How do you clean an artificial Polyscias? A feather duster or soft cloth removes the dust; for a deeper clean, wipe the leaves with a slightly damp cloth.
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
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🌿 Round leaves with visible veins • 📏 2 heights: 135 or 160 cm • 🌳 Several slender brown trunks • 🌑 No light or watering needed • 🐾 Non-toxic to pets • ✨ Green all year round
The artificial Polyscias captures the look of the dinner plate aralia: several slender brown trunks rise from the pot and carry, along the branches, deep green round leaves with clearly visible veins, dotted with lighter young leaves. These shades of green and branching trunks give it a realistic look, even up close.
It comes in 135 and 160 cm and is offered as foliage only, for a green, natural decor. Among our artificial plants, it is one of the airiest: its leaves gather in tiered clusters along the trunks, and it keeps its leaves and colour all year round, whether in a dark room or an air-conditioned office.
Which height should you choose?
The two heights share the same round leaves and the same slender trunks, each with its own silhouette, and both are delivered in the same Ø14 cm pot — here's how to choose depending on the spot:
- 135 cm: on the floor, next to a sofa, an armchair or a low bookcase, where its foliage rises just above the backrest or the shelves. For a living room, a bedroom, a reading corner or an office. Delivered in a Ø14 cm pot.
- 160 cm: in a living room corner, an entryway, a landing or a reception area, where its crown reaches roughly eye level. To dress a bare stretch of wall or mark the entrance to a room. Delivered in a Ø14 cm pot.
For a more natural green corner, pair the two heights: the 160 cm at the back and the 135 cm in front, slightly offset.
Artificial or real Polyscias?
The artificial Polyscias brings the round leaves and slender trunks of the aralia to places where a real polyscias would not get the bright light it needs: windowless bathroom, dark hallway, office far from the windows, holiday home. It can also be moved around freely, whereas a living polyscias reacts to every change of position by dropping leaves. Finally, it comes in 135 and 160 cm heights, whereas our living Polyscias are delivered from 60 to 95 cm.
If you enjoy watching a plant grow, our living Polyscias remain a safe bet, to be placed near a bright window: the Polyscias Fabian (Shield aralia), with dark green and purple round leaves, the Polyscias fruticosa (Aralia), with finely divided foliage, or the Polyscias fruticosa 'Hawaiiana Ming' (Ming aralia), with very fine fronds. You'll find them in our Polyscias selection.
Where to place it?
As it needs no light, it can go wherever it makes the most impact, even far from a window.
- Dark rooms: hallway, entryway, windowless bathroom, corner far from the windows.
- Workspaces: office, waiting room, reception, shop window.
- Living spaces: living room, bedroom, dining room, next to a sofa or a bookcase.
- Avoid: prolonged direct sun behind glass, which fades the colours over time, and placing it right next to a radiator.
It is designed for indoor use: on a balcony or terrace, sun and rain would damage its leaves.
Setting up & care
When it arrives, take a few minutes to give it its final shape: that's what makes the difference between a stiff artificial plant and a polyscias that looks alive.
- Shaping: spread the branches slightly apart and turn the leaves in several directions, at different heights.
- Dusting: a quick pass with a feather duster or soft cloth from time to time.
- Cleaning: a slightly damp cloth over the leaves, then a dry cloth.
- Over time: it lasts from one year to the next, with no repotting or fertiliser.
Tilt the leaves slightly in relation to one another rather than leaving them all flat, as on a real polyscias: the result instantly looks more natural.
Decor ideas & pairings
Its round leaves add a soft, natural touch, and it lends itself to arrangements, colors, and textures just like a real plant.
- For a contemporary finish, slip the pot into the Elho B.for Soft Anthracite decorative pot in Ø18 cm, for the 135 cm as well as the 160 cm — the matt anthracite brings out the green of the leaves and the brown of the trunks.
- For a contrast of foliage, place our artificial Zamioculcas, our artificial Philodendron selloum, our artificial red philodendron, our artificial Pachira, our artificial Kentia, our artificial Magnolia grandiflora, our artificial Dracaena reflexa, our artificial eucalyptus, our artificial Monstera deliciosa or our artificial Ficus lyrata next to it — their glossy leaflets, their split, bronze or palmate leaves, their light fronds and their large smooth, striped, grey-green, perforated or fiddle-shaped leaves echo the round leaves of the polyscias.
In front of a white wall or a neutral background, the pattern of the round leaves and slender trunks stands out clearly and gives the room structure.
Verdeia tips
- Hide the nursery pot: slipped into a decorative pot from our selection of pots and decorative pots, it instantly looks like a real plant.
- Add a top layer: a few clay pebbles or a little moss on top of the pot complete the illusion.
- Create a green corner: explore our full range of artificial plants and flowers to combine different foliage and different heights.
Technical characteristics
- Type: artificial plant, replica of Polyscias scutellaria (dinner plate aralia)
- Common name: artificial Polyscias, artificial dinner plate aralia, faux polyscias
- Available heights: 135 cm (Ø14 cm pot), 160 cm (Ø14 cm pot)
- Habit: several slender trunks rising from the pot, foliage in tiered clusters along the branches
- Foliage: deep green round leaves with visible veins, light green young leaves
- Trunks: slender, brown and branching
- Pot: black nursery pot, to slip into a decorative pot
- Use: indoors
- Light: none needed
- Care: occasional dusting
- Toxicity: non-toxic to pets and children
- Decorative style: Urban jungle / Contemporary / Minimalist
The silhouette, the number of leaves and their arrangement may vary slightly from one height and one plant to another.
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.