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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

How often to water your Polyscias Guilfoylei

every 9
Polyscias Guilfoylei needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Coffee Tree in your home

a window
Polyscias Guilfoylei may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 š”.

How to fertilize Polyscias Guilfoylei

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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.

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 š 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 š”.
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 doesnāt 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 grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. 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.
Care Summary for Polyscias Guilfoylei
Polyscias Guilfoylei
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
