search
plants site
most popular

share

Fantastic Foliage Houseplants

From frilly fronds to big, bold, brightly colored leaves, foliage houseplants set the tone in any room. Choose from the selection of attractive tropical beauties described here to dress up your home.

By Denny Schrock

Balfour aralia
 

Top Trees

Aralia

Balfour aralia (pictured) is one of several aralias commonly available as houseplants. Ming aralia (Polyscias fruticosa) has deeply cut lacy leaves. Parsley aralia (P. f. 'Elegans') is smaller, with dense curled leaves. All develop corky, gnarled trunks as they age. Aralias need warm temperatures and high humidity. Keep them away from cold drafts.

Why We Love It: They're great trees with glossy green, scalloped leaves that create a beautiful texture indoors.

Name: Polyscias scutellaria 'Balfourii'

Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 65-85 degrees F; keep soil evenly moist

Size: To 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide

Note: This plant is poisonous and can make children or pets ill if they chew or eat it.



Related Links

Look through this collection of before-and-after h...

Take on a good beginning tile project by tiling a ...

This story shows you the steps for tiling a small ...

Related Videos

Add flavor to your holiday tabletop with these cle...

Here's a fun idea for a spooky halloween tree. Mak...

Let tiny pumpkins light up your table this fall; j...

Zone Finder

Enter your ZIP code to learn your USDA hardiness zone.

what is this?

Plant Encyclopedia

Search our plant directory to find more for your garden and landscape.

Go

Garden Doctor

Get the answers you need to all your gardening questions.

Go

Comments

Comments ( 0 )
2438181296

Add your comment

You must be logged in to leave a comment. Register | Log In
 
More from the BHG.com Store

 

my gardening notebook

gardening notebook

Keep track of your favorite plants, stories, and garden plans.

try it now
ADVERTISEMENT

 

  • Videos
  • Top Tools
  • Calendar
  • Win Daily
Rattle the neighbors with some fresh-from-the-grav...

You're just a snip away from new plants. Don't bel...

The end of summer doesn't mean the end of fresh he...

Todays Daily Prize




 

 
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service.