Plant Care Polyscias Guilfoylei

Polyscias Guilfoylei

Also known as

Coffee Tree, Coffee Tree, Geranium-Leaf Aralia, Wild Coffee, Geranium aralia and Geranium Aralia

Taxonomy

Polyscias guilfoylei
Polyscias
Araliaceae
Apiales

How to care for Polyscias Guilfoylei

💦 Water

How often to water your Polyscias Guilfoylei

Water needs for Polyscias Guilfoylei
0.5 cups
every 9

Polyscias Guilfoylei needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Polyscias Guilfoylei

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Coffee Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Polyscias Guilfoylei: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Polyscias Guilfoylei may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Polyscias Guilfoylei in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Polyscias Guilfoylei

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Polyscias Guilfoylei: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Polyscias Guilfoylei after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Polyscias Guilfoylei is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


💦 Water Needs

Polyscias Guilfoylei prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Polyscias Guilfoylei may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Polyscias Guilfoylei is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Polyscias Guilfoylei doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.


🪴 Soil

Polyscias Guilfoylei does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

Polyscias Guilfoylei should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Polyscias Guilfoylei is native to Pacific Islands.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Polyscias Guilfoylei grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Polyscias Guilfoylei can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Polyscias Guilfoylei

Polyscias Guilfoylei

Polyscias Guilfoylei


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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