Aralia/Polyscias balfouriana – Ornamental Plants

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Polyscias or Aralia, is a perennial evergreen shrub or dwarf tree native to India. The plant grows fairly slowly but can reach up to 1 to 2 meters in height. The species and varieties of Polyscias are useful foliage plants suitable for growing in semi shade in ground and in pot. They form well shaped plants in pots and are popular house plant. The colour of the leaves is attractive in bright light but not directly under full sun, particularly in the summer months. They also grow well in shade where most of the flowering shrubs will fail to thrive but the soil should be porous as too much moisture or water stagnation will cause leaf fall and the plants may die.

Pot Size : 6 Inch Black Plastic Basic Nursery Pot.
Plant Size : 5 Inch To 10 Inch plant.
Sun Need : Keep in indirect sun away from direct light.
Water : Water once in a week if its winter or rainy season. In summer water thrice a week.
Fertilizer : Fertilize after each 3 month with cow dung manure or any balanced NPK fertilizer.
Repotting : This plant love to grow root bound so repot once in 2 year only.

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