Help me identify this plant? Balfour Aralia

I was given this plant as a gift with no instructions or idea what it is. Can you please help?

Hi,

Your plant looks like a Balfour Aralia.

see picture and learn how to identify, care for, and grow a Balfour aralia, Dinner plate aralia

 

The distinct leaves of a Balfour Aralia look like leathery, round, dinner plates about 1″- 2″ in diameter which is how it got its nickname, the Dinner Plate Aralia. Aralias are not a good houseplants for beginners since they are easy to over- water resulting in root-rot and leaves falling off.  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.

Here are some care tips to help you with your new Aralia plant:

Light: Balfour Aralia plants do best in bright indirect light; but will survive in low light if you are careful not to over-water.

Water: They have very fine roots and are easily over-watered. Always allow the top 1/2 of the soil in the pot to dry out before watering. During the winter when plants are resting, they need even less water. In low light situations, aralias may need water only once a month.

Fertilizer: Feed an Aralia plant every other month with a plant food high in nitrogen. Always dilute the plant fertilizer to 1/2 the recommended strength.

Humidity: High humidity helps Aralia plants grow better. Dry air, due to low humidity, is one of the reasons Aralias drop leaves.

You can read all my tips on how to grow and care for a Balfour Aralia in the Popular Houseplant section of the website.

https://www.houseplant411.com/houseplant/balfour-aralia-how-to-grow-care