False Aralia and Threadleaf

False Aralia, Threadleaf

Dizgotheca elegantissima (Aralia elegantissima), Araliaceae


Palmately compound leaves consisting of redish serrated leaflets; straight-stemmed. Bright light but not direct sun; allow the soil to dry between waterings; watch for spider mites in hot, dry locations.

  • Plant Form or Habit: upright
  • Plant Use: large foliage floor plant
  • Exposure: medium
  • Flower Color: umbels, not important
  • Blooming Period:
  • Height: 5 feet
  • Width: 2 feet
  • Foliage Texture: medium
  • Heat Tolerance: high
  • Water Requirements: