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What is This Plant?

My wife and I are trying to identify a plant we bought at Home Depot. No one there knew what it was and we are trying to determine watering schedules and exposure. Any help would be appreciated.

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Hardiness Zone: 10a

By Dave M from Santa Barbara, CA

Thick stalks with dark green leaves.
 

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January 21, 20100 found this helpful

It is a Balfour Aralia. It has been pruned back, more like buck horned, drastically, probably because of hail, freeze or wind damage. Not a problem, it will grow back and be beautifull. Balfour Aralia prefer a warm room and will suffer if the temperature drops below 65º. They also require high humidity and need high light but not direct sunlight.

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Extra humidity can be provided by placing the plants on a humidity tray. Balfour aralias should be thoroughly watered and then allowed to dry slightly before they are watered again. Fertilize every 3 weeks during spring and summer with a water-soluble food. In fall and winter, fertilize once a month with a half-strength solution.

 
January 21, 20100 found this helpful

I doesn't have varigated leaves like the Balfour. The underside of the leaves are a dark purple reddish and no white on the leaves.

 

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