PLANT TO PONDER

Polyscias Pennochi

One of several variegated forms of Polyscias paniculata from Tropical Asia, Pennocki — also known as Polyscias Gold — is an upright plant that grows 10 feet tall in dappled light. Because the species is so vulnerable to low temperatures, plants should be container grown and brought indoors in winter, or cultivated indoors year-round. Propagate with warm-season cuttings. Available online.