How to grow Polyscias scutellaria from cuttings

Polyscias scutellaria
  • Common name(s): Shield Aralia, Plum Aralia, Balfour Aralia
  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Stem cuttings: yes
  • Leaf cuttings: no
  • Root cuttings/runners: no
  • Time: the year round
  • Lighting: bright to part sunny with morning, evening or winter sun
  • Soil: mixes for indoor plants, cacti, herbs or vegetables
  • Temperature: 22 to 30 °C
  • New growth after: first roots are shown after 4 to 6 weeks. Leaves need 8 to 12 weeks.
  • More infos: short cuttings with only one leaf are rooting. Cuttings of the green form root faster than that of the variegated cultivars. The images show Polyscias scutellaria “Variegata”.

Polyscias scutellaria

Polyscias scutellaria