{"product_id":"false-aralia-bianca-dizygotheca-elegantissima","title":"False Aralia 'Bianca' (Plerandra elegantissima)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine, finger-like leaves edged in cream, on a slender upright plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The false aralia 'Bianca' (Plerandra elegantissima, also sold as Dizygotheca elegantissima) is a tropical evergreen shrub with narrow, serrated leaflets that give it an airy, almost lace-like texture. The cream edges on each leaf lift a dark corner. This page covers false aralia care for a bright room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing else in a typical collection looks quite like it. It is an elegant plant for a bright room, it grows slowly, and it makes a graceful accent next to broader-leaved plants. This is a young plant in a 3\" pot, so you can grow it on as it gets bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA live false aralia 'Bianca' in a 3\" grower's nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil lightly moist. Let only the top inch dry out, and never let the pot sit in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining potting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appreciates extra humidity and steady warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows slowly, to 2 to 6 feet tall indoors over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePets:\u003c\/strong\u003e We don't make a pet-safety claim for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I take care of a false aralia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it bright indirect light and keep the soil evenly moist without letting it sit in water. Keep it warm, away from cold drafts, and add humidity if the leaf edges crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs false aralia hard to grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is moderate. It is not difficult, but it dislikes drying out completely and dislikes being moved around. Steady light and even watering keep it happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs false aralia an indoor plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a tropical plant that grows well indoors in bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my false aralia dropping leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFalse aralia dislikes sudden changes. Leaf drop usually follows a move, a cold draft, very dry soil or soil that stays too wet. Pick a spot, keep it steady and water evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does a false aralia grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlowly to moderately. In bright light with steady watering it adds a few inches of height a year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50668394774626,"sku":"3_ARALIA_BIANCA","price":26.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/1646\/1154\/files\/false-aralia-bianca-dizygotheca-elegantissima-palma-main.jpg?v=1792073102","url":"https:\/\/palmaplants.com\/products\/false-aralia-bianca-dizygotheca-elegantissima","provider":"Palma Botanical Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}