Plant Details

• Botanical Name: False Aralia Aralia, Schefflera elegantissima
• Common Name: False Aralia
• Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-6 ft tall with a spread of 3-4 ft, with a bushy, upright habit. Grows 12-24 inches per year under optimal conditions.
• Hardiness Zones: 10-11, can be grown in protected outdoor environments in cooler regions or as a houseplant elsewhere.
• Foliage Type: Compound, pinnate, fern-like foliage with vibrant green, glossy, divided leaves.
• Bloom Time: Rarely flowers indoors; outdoor flowering occurs in late summer to early fall with small, cream-colored clusters.
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing with proper care, adding several inches annually.
• Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light; tolerant of lower light levels indoors but prefers some sunlight.
• Attracts Pollinators: No, primarily known for its ornamental foliage.
• Indoor Friendly: Yes, thrives as a houseplant with adequate light and humidity.
• Container Friendly: Excellent choice for pots and planters.
• Deer Resistant: Yes, typically avoided by deer in landscaped settings.
• Pet Warning: Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
• Fragrant: No.
• Cut Flower: Not typically used as cut flowers.
• Grows Well With: Ferns, pothos, peace lilies, and other tropical foliage plants.