Fabian Aralia

Bring elegant structure and rich greenery to your interior with the Fabian Aralia. This distinctive tropical plant features sturdy woody stems and glossy, rounded dark-green leaves, giving it the appearance of a compact indoor tree.

Its upright form makes it an attractive statement plant for homes, offices, reception areas, and commercial interiors.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Fabian Aralia
• Scientific name: Polyscias scutellaria ‘Fabian’
• Family: Araliaceae
• Plant type: Evergreen tropical shrub or small tree
• Nursery pot diameter: 22 cm
• Foliage: Glossy, rounded, dark-green leaves
• Growth habit: Upright, woody, and compact
• Light: Bright indirect light
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Fertile, loose, and well-drained
• Humidity: Moderate to high
• Growth rate: Slow
• Suitable for: Homes, offices, reception areas, and commercial interiors
• Maintenance: Moderate

Care Tips:

• Place in bright, indirect light and avoid prolonged direct sunlight.
• Water deeply when the upper 2–3 cm of soil begins to dry.
• Keep the soil lightly moist, but never waterlogged.
• Do not allow the soil to remain completely dry for long periods.
• Ensure excess water drains freely from the nursery pot.
• Maintain moderate humidity to help prevent leaf drop.
• Keep away from cold air-conditioning drafts and sudden temperature changes.
• Avoid moving the plant frequently, as environmental changes may cause leaves to fall.
• Rotate the pot occasionally for balanced growth.
• In Saudi Arabia, keep it indoors or in a fully shaded and protected outdoor location.

Safety Note: All parts of Polyscias contain saponins and are toxic if ingested by people or pets. The sap may also irritate sensitive skin. Keep the plant away from children and animals, and wear gloves when pruning.

Note: The supplied plant may vary naturally in height, trunk formation, leaf size, shape, and fullness. The stated 22 cm measurement refers to the diameter of the nursery pot, not the plant’s total height. Decorative outer pot is not included.