Baby Polyscias 'Butterfly'

Baby Polyscias Balfouriana Butterfly is a small house plant which is native to islands in the South Pacific. These plants are like mini trees, with thick, woody stems like small tree trunks. Stems are covered with dark green leaves which have beautifully ruffled edges.

Although they can adapt well to shade, these baby plants will grow best in bright, indirect light, away from any cold draughts. The soil should be kept moist at all times, but never waterlogged, and some regular misting will help these plants thrive.

The miniature size of this baby plant makes it perfect for smaller homes and spaces. It would look fabulous in the living room, as bedroom plants or bathroom plants, but a baby plant is also great as a desk plant to brighten up an office, or to brighten up a small shelf.

It’s not unusual to give your plant a name… so don’t hesitate to choose one that you think suits the plant! Try naming your plant with the first name or word that you think of when you look at it - that’s how we ended up with an orchid named Clover and spider plant called Joseph.