Overview
Polyscias 'Crispata' is a bushy houseplants in the genus Polyscias, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Polyscias 'Crispata' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Polyscias 'Crispata' (chicken gizzard) is a bushy evergreen cultivar within the Polyscias genus, which includes shrubs and small trees with simple, pinnate or palmately divided leaves. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels and prefers moist but well-drained conditions. It grows well in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered east, south, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for cultivation as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, Polyscias 'Crispata' is hardy to H1c and is best propagated by greenwood cuttings or root leafless stem sections in early to mid-summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Polyscias
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Polyscias 'Crispata' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Polyscias 'Crispata'
- Propagation
- Greenwood cuttings in early summer, root leafless stem sections with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Polyscias 'Crispata'?
Polyscias 'Crispata' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Polyscias 'Crispata' need?
Polyscias 'Crispata' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Polyscias 'Crispata' hardy in the UK?
Polyscias 'Crispata' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Polyscias 'Crispata'?
Greenwood cuttings in early summer, root leafless stem sections with bottom heat in summer.
