Botanical Name: Common Names:
Plerandra elegantissima False Aralia,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs, Trees Broad Domed, Spreading
Description:
Small evergreen tropical tree with large deeply serrated glossy green leaves and pale-green flowers are followed by black fruit during Autumn. Great as an indoor plant in a large container. Grows approx. 8-15m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Mites
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Araliaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Burgundy, Green
Flower Colour: Green
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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