False Aralia (Fatsia japonica)10 Seeds
 
 
 
False Aralias are small, tropical evergreen trees that are native to the islands of the South Pacific.
In their native environment,   can grow up to 26 feet tall, but when grown in pots or planters they seldom reach more than 4-6 feet tall. They are single stemmed plants with palmate leaves that are divided into 4-9 dark, greenish-brown leaflets with deeply serrated edges. False Aralia plants seldom bloom in cultivation.
 

They are fairly easy to grow as house plants in areas where they are not hardy.
Small plants are an excellent choice for growing in dish gardens and in terrariums.
 
 
Growing False Aralias as House Plants
Indoors, False Aralia plants should be kept in an area with bright filtered light, but never in full sun.
They should be grown in pots or planters with sufficient drainage holes, and be planted in a peat moss based, commercial potting mix.
 

Water regularly while actively growing, keeping the soil slightly moist.
Never allow the soil to remain soggy nor let it dry out completely. Never allow a False Aralia to sit in a saucer of water.
 

False Aralias prefer a warm, fairly humid atmosphere, with daytime temperatures of 75°-85° and 70° nights.
 

Temperatures below 60° will quickly cause the lower leaves to drop.
Feed pot grown False Aralia plants every other month during the spring and summer,
using a soluble fertilizer that has been formulated for house plants.
Your plant will enjoy spending the summer months in a shaded area of your garden,
but be sure to check for pests and problems before bringing them back indoors.
During the dry winter months, you should mist the foliage daily
or place the planter on a tray filled with moistened pebbles to increase humidity.
 
 
Care and propagation notes included.