Can You Help ID This Plant?
Hi Judy! This plant I received is not labeled and I am hoping you can help me ID it so I can l care for it properly. Thank you!
Hi,
It looks like a Balfour Aralia plant; the variety would be Polyscias-scutellaria. The distinct leaves of a Balfour Aralia plant look like leathery round dinner plates about 1″- 2″ in diameter which is how it got its nickname, the Dinner Plate Aralia. Aralias need some extra care and or they will quickly drop leaves. Here’s a picture of a “Dinner Plate” Aralia.
You can find all my care tips on how to grow and maintain an Aralia Plant in the Popular Houseplant section of the website.
https://www.houseplant411.com/houseplant/balfour-aralia-how-to-grow-care
These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children. Read more about common houseplants that are poisonous in Don’t Feed Me To Your Cat! A Guide to Poisonous Houseplants.