Aralia Fabian Stump ‘Polyscias Scutellaria’

Aralia Fabian Stump ‘Polyscias Scutellaria’

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Aralia Fabian Stump ‘Polyscias Scutellaria’

Botanical Name: Polyscias scutellaria
Common Name(s): Aralia Fabian Stump, Shield Aralia, Fabian Aralia

The Aralia Fabian Stump or Shield Aralia, is a stunning tropical plant that stands out with its distinctive, glossy, and lobed foliage. The plant's leaves are large and rounded, resembling shields, with deep green hues and prominent veins. This variety is particularly popular for its unique, bushy appearance, making it an ideal choice for both indoor and outdoor spaces that require a tropical touch.

Native to the Pacific Islands and parts of Southeast Asia, The Aralia Fabian Stump is a relatively low-maintenance plant, but it thrives in warm, humid environments with plenty of indirect light. It prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C) and should be kept away from cold drafts or sudden temperature changes. Bright, indirect light is ideal for this plant, although it can tolerate some lower light conditions, but its growth may slow in lower light environments. This plant enjoys a consistently moist but well-draining soil. This Aralia also benefits from occasional misting or a humidity tray to replicate its native tropical conditions, as dry air can cause leaf tips to brown.

The Aralia Fabian Stump is a relatively slow-growing plant, but with the right care, it can develop into a beautiful, bushy shrub. Regular pruning can help maintain its compact, tidy shape, and if allowed to grow tall, it can be trained into a small tree or large bush. This versatile plant can be kept as a decorative indoor specimen or used in outdoor tropical gardens in warmer climates.

Note: This plant is non-toxic to both pets and humans, making it a safe choice for homes with curious animals or small children. However, it's best to prevent pets from chewing on the foliage.

Care Insights & Expert Tips

  1. Remove Dead or Yellowing Leaves: Regularly remove any dead or yellowing leaves to improve the plant's appearance and prevent any potential disease issues
  2. Fertilize once a month during the growing season: During the active growing months, feed the plant every 4-6 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer (diluted to half strength) to encourage strong growth and healthy foliage.
  3. Prune regularly: Prune your Aralia Fabian Stump to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth.
  4. Watch out for pests: Keep an eye out for common houseplant pests like mealybugs and spider mites. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil.

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Do you have a return or replacement policy for plants?

Due to the perishable nature of plants, we do not accept returns based on personal preference. Shipping live plants back and forth can cause unnecessary stress and jeopardize the health of the plant. We encourage customers to choose carefully before placing an order. Our risk-free, 30-day customer guarantee covers cases where plants arrive damaged, dead, sick, or incorrect items were sent. We will send you a replacement plant or provide a refund.

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Can I order and receive plants during the winter?

Yes, we ship plants year-round! Our shipments are carefully packaged to ensure we deliver healthy plants to your door every day of the year. We monitor the weather across the country and will include heat packs at no extra charge to keep your plants warm during shipping. If weather conditions are extreme (e.g., storm or severe winter), we will inform you of an updated delivery date that we believe is more appropriate.

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To update your order details, please contact us within 24 hours of placing your order. We care about all our customers and will like to ship the correct item to the right location. We are not held responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses. In addition, we cannot cancel orders that has already been shipped.

If I order more than one plant, will they ship separately?

Items apart of the same order typically ship together. In rare circumstances, the items may ship from both our Southern California and Florida greenhouses and could arrive in separate packages at different times. For these instances, once each item is shipped, you'll receive individual tracking information for each package, so you can easily track their progress.

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We currently ship to the contiguous United States which consists of the 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Do you offer same-day or next-day delivery?

Unfortunately, we do not offer same-day or next-day delivery. Plants require careful preparation and packaging to ensure they arrive healthy and in optimal condition, we take the necessary time to pack them properly. This ensures that your plants are shipped safely and arrive ready to thrive.