6″ False Aralia

These plants are known for their textured foliage, with deeply serrated leaflets and dimpled petioles and stems are also called spider aralia or threadleaf aralia. Young plants have more textured foliage, which becomes more deeply lobed as they mature.

Water: Medium. These plants would rather be too dry than too wet, so check that the top 50% of the soil is dry before watering.

Sunlight: Medium – bright indirect. Will tolerate low light. Bright light causes dark, blackish-green colour on mature leaves.

Placement: False aralia is usually purchased as a tabletop plant, but with proper care, it can grow 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 2 m.) tall over a period of several years. Once you find a good location for your False Aralia, and the plant appears happy, avoid moving it, as it is sensitive to moves.

Pets: Mildly toxic to humans and pets.