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False Aralia

Schefflera Elegantissima

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Overview

False Aralia (Schefflera elegantissima) is a delicate, tropical evergreen shrub featuring slender, upright branches. Its elegant, finely serrated leaves mimic a feathery texture. Thriving in filtered light and well-draining soil, this plant reaches up to 8 feet in residential settings. Hardiness is limited to zones 10-11. Optimal growth requires consistent moisture and temperatures between 65°F - 80°F, marking it as an eye-catching choice for indoor landscapes or warm climate gardens.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Notably distinguished by its dark; make sure to provide ample space for its elegant

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Araliaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — <br><br>Growing at a moderate rate

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — is a striking and exotic-looking plant that can add a touch of elegance to any landscape or interior decor

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Hardiness is limited to zones 10-11

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — tropical evergreen shrub featuring slender

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Optimal growth requires consistent moisture and temperatures between 65°F - 80°F; is a striking, image 51

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — often with a lacy or feathery appearance that can enhance the visual interest and texture of the design

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Thriving in filtered light and well-draining soil, this plant reaches up to 8 feet in residential settings, image 49

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Its elegant, finely serrated leaves mimic a feathery texture

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — shrub for deep shade or shade; consider its preference for high humidity and its potential height as it matures

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Optimal growth requires consistent moisture and temperatures between 65°F - 80°F; is a striking and

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Thriving in filtered light and well-draining soil, this plant reaches up to 8 feet in residential settings, image 26

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — When using this plant in a design

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Its elegant, finely serrated leaves mimic a feathery texture; the foliage is a deep green-to-black color

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — harsh sunlight should be avoided

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — marking it as an eye-catching choice for indoor landscapes or warm climate gardens

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Notably distinguished by its dark

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Its elegant, finely serrated leaves mimic a feathery texture; the foliage is a deep green-to-black color, image 48

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — tropical evergreen shrub featuring slender; hardiness is limited to zones 10-11, image 47

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — It's perfectly suited for a sheltered

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Hardiness is limited to zones 10-11; its elegant, finely serrated leaves mimic a feathery texture, image 50

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — the foliage is a deep green-to-black color

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — often with a lacy or feathery appearance that can enhance the visual interest and texture of the design, image 35

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — or recently reclassified as Schefflera elegantissima; also known by its botanical name Dizygotheca elegantissima

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — tropical evergreen shrub featuring slender; hardiness is limited to zones 10-11

Photographs by 10 contributors

David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Marija Gajić, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Raffi Kojian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Zytsndley Homea, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jayachandranjay, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
SANA Haoma 211, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Zoaghram Dumee, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Yercaud-elango, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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