false aralia

How to Grow and Care for false aralia

false aralia · Plerandra elegantissima
Also known as: petit boux caledonien; threadleaf false aralia; spider plant

Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright filtered or indirect sunlight. Grow outdoors in fertile, humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in sheltered frost-free area

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeContact may cause skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing false aralia

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Chalk · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityContact may cause skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright filtered or indirect sunlight. Grow outdoors in fertile, humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in sheltered frost-free area

How to Water false aralia?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for false aralia?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for false aralia?

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What Soil Is Best for false aralia?

Soil type
Clay · Chalk · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for false aralia?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize false aralia?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune false aralia?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate false aralia?

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant false aralia?

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How to Care for false aralia in Winter?

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How to Plant false aralia?

Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright filtered or indirect sunlight. Grow outdoors in fertile, humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in sheltered frost-free area

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How to Repot false aralia?

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How to Harvest false aralia?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects, thrips, and mealybugs under glass

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The Toxicity of false aralia

Contact may cause skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of false aralia

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants · Shrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginNew Caledonia

Scientific Classification

Species
Plerandra elegantissima
Genus
Plerandra
Family
Araliaceae
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