False Aralia. A graceful houseplant with finger-like lacy dark green almost black foliage. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Fruits September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C. May cause skin allergy.
Schefflera elegantissima
A graceful houseplant with finger-like lacy dark green almost black foliage
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Schefflera |
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Species | elegantissima |
Varietry | |
Common Name | False Aralia |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Araliaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | black |
Fruits When | September |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Keep just moist in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly, Keep permanently moist |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | May cause skin allergy |
Pruning | Remove crossing branches to help framework, Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Late winter |
Pests and diseases | Scale, Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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