{"product_id":"full-size-balfour-aralia-1","title":"Full Size Balfour Aralia","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhat is a Balfour Aralia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Balfour Aralia plant has round leaves like little dinner plates, earning it the not-very-elegant nickname Dinner Plate Plant, which he’s a bit sensitive about. The leaves are bright green with pretty ruffled edges, unlike most dinner plates (at least the ones made since the 70s). Some also have cream edges or variegations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe big leaves might be clean enough to eat off of, but more importantly, they purify the air so that your air is clean enough to breathe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalfour Aralia benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalfour Aralia is a magnificent air-purifying plant. You’d think Aralia would be a good chef, thanks to his nickname “the Dinner Plate Plant,” but he really hopes you’ll take over dinner prep if he cleans the place up every day. As a housemate, he’s fussy but fair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe tends to live a long life, so if you want to commit to a Big Plant, here’s your opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Balfour Aralia the right plant for you?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalfour Aralia grows slowly and lives a long time, so it makes a majestic big houseplant. If you want to be a proud plant parent for a long time, add him to your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe’s very handsome, and his unique round leaves add some soft charm to your space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to care for a Balfour Aralia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Balfour Aralia is a fairly difficult big plant: If your plants are thriving and you’re up for a challenge, the Aralia will make you feel like an accomplished plant parent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Balfour Aralia like sun or shade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Balfour Aralia plant likes plenty of bright, indirect light. Aralia Balfour is a bit too delicate for direct sun, but without enough sun, his growth will become spindly (long stems, few leaves). Let him bask in the dappled sunlight at a north window, where he’s most likely to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure what kind of light you have? Check out \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pafeplants.com\/pages\/light-identification\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/pafeplants.com\/pages\/light-identification\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eour indoor lighting guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow often does the Balfour Aralia need to be watered?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist for your Aralia Balfour, but make sure to use a pot and a soil blend that have excellent drainage. If the soil is too wet, his roots will rot and his leaves will fall off, and then who’s going to be the pretty one in the house?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Balfour Aralia have any special requirements?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalfour Aralia takes his health really seriously, so give him nutritious fertilizer once a month during the spring, summer, and fall. (He chills out during winter and doesn’t need as much to eat.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo keep the Balfour Aralia looking its best, you’ll need to prune it occasionally. Remove the yellow and brown leaves, and if you want the Aralia in a specific shape or size, prune the stuff that goes beyond those bounds. He won’t mind—he loves getting a haircut and looking spiffy (he’s a bit particular).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-pot every 2 or 3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Balfour Aralia plant loves humidity, so if you don’t have any natural humidity, then manufacture some by buying a humidifier, spraying him with water, placing his pot on a pebble tray, or moving to Malaysia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Balfour Aralia safe for pets?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSadly, Balfour Aralia isn’t safe for pets or kids, and your cat just vowed to end all her toxic relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMust know before buying Balfour Aralia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToxic to pets and children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir-purifying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little fussy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoist soil with great drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeeds pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikes humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dahing Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44920172380296,"sku":"FULL SIZE BALFOUR ARALIAabestarforsync","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/8804\/9288\/files\/fullsizebalfouraralia_b7da2c4f-6e2e-4727-83c0-6813f7088e31.jpg?v=1781115916","url":"https:\/\/www.grandeplants.com\/products\/full-size-balfour-aralia-1","provider":"GRANDE PLANTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}