Polyscias guilfoylei, Polyscias guilfoylei var. laciniata

This showy shrub with highly ornamental interesting foliage is native to the paleotropics and neotropics. It has erect branches and in the nature can grow to a height of up to 24 feet. In cultivation it stays much smaller and often used as a container specimen, sometimes in interior design. Leaves are commonly variegated with margins of white or pale yellow, but can also be entirely dark green. This slow-growing tropical foliage plant makes a perfect houseplant and requires very little care.

All Polyscias prefer a warm sunny location, although they are tolerant to shade. Cold drafts, cold water or cool room temperatures will cause leaf drop.

Similar plants:

• Polyscias fruticosa (Ming Aralia)
• Polyscias scutellaria, Polyscias balfouriana, Polyscias pinnata (Shield Aralia, Dinner Plate Aralia)
• Polyscias sp. (Panax, Aralia)