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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 10–11Climate Subtropical
False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — tropical evergreen shrub featuring slender

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Araliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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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) — Hardiness is limited to zones 10-11; its elegant, finely serrated leaves mimic a feathery texture, image 50
False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Optimal growth requires consistent moisture and temperatures between 65°F - 80°F; is a striking, image 51

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