Polyscias balfouriana Butterfly
Polyscias balfouriana Butterfly
Polyscias balfouriana Butterfly
Balfour aralia, dinner plate aralia
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The Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly' also known as Balfour's Aralia is a popular houseplant prized for its unique foliage and elegant habit. Its leaves are rounded, glossy, lobed, and slightly undulate. Stunning in a living room or office, this plant fits into contemporary, exotic, or traditional décors. Due to its requirements, However, it is best suited to experienced indoor plant enthusiasts.
The Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly' belongs to the Araliaceae family, a cousin of garden-grown Aralia and ivies. The species originates from Papua New Guinea and Queensland, Australia: it is a tropical to subtropical climate plant. Botanical synonyms for the species include Aralia balfouriana and Panax balfourii. The specific name balfouriana honours the Scottish botanist John Hutton Balfour. Balfour's Aralia 'Butterfly' is a perennial bush with an upright, bushy habit. Grown in pots, it is valued for its relatively slow growth, which helps maintain its size for a long time; it also responds well to pruning, allowing it to thicken if needed and vary its shape. This plant develops a trunk and a crown of leaves. At maturity, indoors, it rarely exceeds 1.20m in height, with a spread of about 50–60cm. The orbicular to reniform, lobed and slightly undulate leaves measure between 4 and 7cm in diameter. They are characterised by a leathery texture and a slightly puckered surface. Their colour is a vibrant, glossy green. Flowering is rare in indoor cultivation and very subtle.
Warning - the Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly' is considered potentially toxic if ingested by humans or pets.
In indoor cultivation, the Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly' requires bright but indirect light, high ambient humidity, and temperatures between 18 and 24°C. It is sensitive to dry air which can cause the leaves to drop, as can insufficient light.
The Polyscias genus includes around 80 species of bushes and small trees primarily native to tropical regions of Asia, New Caledonia, Madagascar, and various Pacific islands. These plants typically thrive in humid undergrowth where they benefit from dappled light and a moisture-rich atmosphere.
The Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly' brings natural elegance to a bright living room or conservatory where it recreates a tropical and soothing atmosphere. You can pair it with a Philodendron or a Ficus elastica 'Tineke' with its variegated foliage.
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Polyscias
balfouriana
Butterfly
Araliaceae
Balfour aralia, dinner plate aralia
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.