Fukulutong has these other names too, and many people don't know them

The family and genus of Fukulutong

Fukulutong belongs to the Araliaceae family as an evergreen shrub.

Other names for Fukulutong

Fukulutong is also called round-leaf Polyscias, round-leaf Polyscias.

The origin of Fukulutong

Fukulutong is native to the Pacific Islands.

The morphological characteristics of Fukulutong

The plant height is 1-3 m, the side branches are slender, and the branch lenticels are prominent.

Leaves alternate, odd-pinnate compound leaves, leaflets 3-4 pairs, opposite, elliptical or oblong, serrate margins, leaf green often with white spots, umbellate inflorescences, flowers small. Pale white-green, mainly used for potted plants, garden trees and hedges.

The growth habits of Fukulutong

Fukulutong by nature likes high-temperature environments and is not very cold-tolerant; it requires bright light, but is also fairly shade-tolerant, and avoids direct sun exposure; it likes moisture and is also fairly drought-tolerant, but avoids waterlogging.

Contact with its sap may cause a red rash; when it touches the mouth, it can sometimes cause swelling and pain that makes swallowing impossible.

The varieties of Fukulutong

There are three types of Fukulutong based on the leaves, namely round-leaf Fukulutong, fine-leaf Fukulutong and feather-leaf Fukulutong.

Round-leaf Fukulutong is relatively common, also called round-leaf Polyscias, round-leaf Polyscias. The leaves are relatively small, with a diameter of about 5-8 cm, and the leaf margins are edged with irregular milky white spots, making it deeply loved by flower enthusiasts. The stems of round-leaf Fukulutong are upright, and the leaves are bright and varied. It is a relatively popular foliage plant and can be used with plants of different sizes to decorate the living room, bedroom, study, balcony and other places. It is both fashionable and elegant, and natural and fresh. There are also variegated and silver-edged varieties.