{"product_id":"polyscias-balfouriana-butterfly","title":"Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly'","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePolyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly'\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly' has light-green foliage with a subtle cream margin on rounded, elliptical to kidney-shaped leaflets. Softly crenellated edges define the leaf margins on the plant’s woody stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis warm-growing tropical Araliaceae forms a shrub or small-tree structure in a container. Rounded foliage and cream-edged leaves need steady warmth, bright indirect light, even moisture and an airy substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePolyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly' profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woody tropical Polyscias from the family Araliaceae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded, elliptical to kidney-shaped leaflets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMargins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crenellated leaflet edges with a soft, rounded outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-green leaves with a subtle cream margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub or small-tree structure in a container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, bright and evenly moist with reliable drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRounded foliage on Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly'\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolyscias balfouriana\u003c\/em\u003e is native from New Guinea to Queensland and grows as a wet-tropical shrub or tree. Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly' carries rounded leaflets, crenellated margins and a pale cream edge on a woody frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cream margin can brown faster than the greener parts of the leaf if the plant dries too far or sits in harsh direct sun. Bright indirect light and an evenly managed root zone reduce browning and scorch on new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare for Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly'\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light keeps new growth compact while reducing scorch risk on the pale margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the upper substrate has started to dry, then drain the pot well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to higher humidity reduces dry edges on the rounded leaflets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep warm and away from cold draughts that can trigger leaf drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an airy mix that holds light moisture without staying compacted or wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim long shoots selectively to keep the woody frame even.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot gently after acclimation when roots have filled the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon issues with Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly'\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold, relocation or watering swings can cause sudden shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown margins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry air, drought stress or harsh sun can mark the cream-edged leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot stress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet compacted substrate can cause yellowing and weak new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check stems and leaflet bases for scale, mealybugs and spider mites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong soft growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weak light can produce stretched stems and a looser outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety for Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly'\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep Polyscias balfouriana 'Butterfly' away from pets and children that may chew the leaves. Polyscias foliage can irritate the mouth and stomach if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical notes on \u003cem\u003ePolyscias balfouriana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolyscias balfouriana\u003c\/em\u003e was published under its current combination by Liberty Hyde Bailey in 1916. The genus name comes from Greek roots meaning “many” and “shade” or “umbrella.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Baby (XS)","offer_id":61185930461514,"sku":"MM-LUN88","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/polyscias-scutellaria-butterfly-02.webp?v=1776362603","url":"https:\/\/foliage-factory.com\/products\/polyscias-balfouriana-butterfly","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}