Can False Aralia Take Full Sun?

False Aralia can grow in full sun and partial shade. It benefits from an abundance of indirect bright light. Ensure that the leaves have shade if they are outside, as too much direct sunlight might cause them to wilt. If kept as houseplants, they should be placed near a window where they will receive ample light throughout the day.

You should not expect a lot of growth while your plant is in a pot, but it should not wither or shrivel up if it is getting enough light. In very hot weather the False Aralia may need to be moved inside to prevent the leaves from wilting. If this happens, place the plant where it will still receive some indirect sunlight and keep the soil lightly moist at all times.

You should also check the plant daily to ensure it is breathing well, and report as necessary. False aralia prefers light shade to very bright light. The plants will do fine in a partially shaded location, but ensure no areas of direct sunlight. If your plant develops dark spots on its leaves this could indicate the need for additional light.

How Often Should You Water A False Aralia?

Although False Aralia can survive with less frequent watering as a houseplant, it will benefit from being watered at least every two weeks. The soil should only be lightly moistened and then allowed to dry out. During the winter months, you should water about once every 3-4 weeks.

Most houseplants do not require watering unless they are placed in low light conditions, or feel extremely dry. You should water a False Aralia only if you notice it is very dry or if you notice the soil to be tacky. Be sure that your soil is moist, but not wet. Overwatering is one of the most common causes of root rot in houseplants.

When the earth is dry to a depth of 1 inch, water the plant (2.5 cm.). After the surplus water has drained through the pot, dump the saucer beneath it. In the spring and summer, apply liquid houseplant fertilizer every two weeks, and once per month in the fall and winter.

You should always use a water-soluble, balanced fertilizer. If you notice that your plant has leaves falling off or is wilting, your plant needs more water. If the leaves are turning yellowish, or brown and curling this could indicate overwatering. If the leaves are turning yellow it could be a sign of underwatering.

How Much Sunlight Does A False Aralia Need?

False aralias thrive in bright to medium light. As with many houseplants, they thrive in moderate light, but grow more quickly, densely, and lushly in brighter places. Conserve water false aralias when the soil becomes dry. This plant thrives best when placed near an east- or west-facing window where it receives indirect sunlight throughout the day.

When kept as a houseplant False Aralia should not be placed in direct sunlight for more than an hour or two at a time. You should also check the plant daily to ensure it is breathing well, and report as necessary.

If placed outside, False Aralia will enjoy partial shade or light shade in the summer and get along in any dry and not too windy location but still gets enough sun. You can also place False Aralia near a patio door or other open window so that it receives a little more light during the day.

The leaves of this plant may turn yellow or brown when away from direct sunlight, but they usually recover their normal color after a week or two. False Aralia should not be placed in very bright light, so make sure it receives moderate to bright light and that there is plenty of indirect sunlight throughout the day.

How Big Does A False Aralia Get?

False Aralia, a native of the Pacific Islands can reach a height of 20 feet (6 meters) in the wild, but inside it will only reach a height of 6 feet (1.8 m). For a rich, bushy plant, provide False Aralia with plenty of bright light but no direct sunlight.

Excessive sun exposure may cause leaf margins to go brown. When growing outdoors in full sun, provide False Aralia with a frame to protect the leaves from the wind. It also helps to keep it well watered so that it can be kept at the same temperature.

When growing as an indoor plant, False Aralia should be kept at a temperature of between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (18 – 29 degrees Celsius) during the winter months and 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (27 – 29 degrees Celsius) during the summer months.

False Aralia can survive with less frequent watering as a houseplant, it will benefit from being watered at least every two weeks. The soil should only be lightly moistened and then allowed to dry out. During the winter months, you should water about once every 3-4 weeks. The humidity for this plant should be between 40 and 60 percent.

False Aralia grows well in a wide variety of soils, but it prefers its soil to be well-drained. It also should not sit in water, as it will rot quickly. When growing False Aralia as an indoor plant, it is recommended that you use a slightly acidic potting soil that has been amended with compost or peat moss. You can also use cactus potting mix.

When growing as an outdoor plant, False Aralia should be planted in light, sandy soil or well-drained soil. The pH level for this plant should be between 6.5 and 7.5. If your potting medium is not well-draining, you may want to add some sand or gravel to the bottom of your pot when planting the False Aralia to ensure that there is good drainage.

Can False Aralia Be Grown Indoors?

False Aralia can be grown indoors. You should also make sure that it has ample air circulation to grow properly. Give the soil a light feeding of fertilizer throughout the year. False Aralia is not suitable for growing indoors because it needs a lot of light.

If you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 10–12, you can grow false aralia indoors; otherwise, you must grow them inside. Place them close to a window to provide them with plenty of bright indirect light. Ensure your home is kept at a warm temperature throughout the winter months.

You should keep the soil moist, but not soggy, during the winter months and only lightly water during the summer. You will have to give them at least six hours of sunlight a day because they will not get enough indoors. You should mist your plant a few times a week with clean water.

Make sure that you do not over-water it, but keep the soil moist after your plant has been repotted. You should remove the dead leaves and clean the leaves and stems periodically to remove dust or dirt on them. You should keep your False Aralia away from tomatoes and potatoes to prevent blight diseases.

How Fast Does False Aralia Grow?

False aralias are slow-growing houseplants that do not grow very fast indoors; but they do well in semi-shady, indirect light. False Aralia grows best in bright light and can grow up to a height of 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 2 m) in a few years.

When growing as an outdoor plant, False Aralia can grow up to 20 feet (6 m) and can reach a height of 12 feet (3.7 m) in just a few years. The soil should be well-drained, and the pot should not be placed in water. To keep it healthy, these plants require a very humid growing environment.

Water them about once every two weeks in the winter and once every month in the summer with room temperature water (not warm). The temperature should be between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (15 – 30 degrees Celsius).

When growing as an outdoor plant, False Aralia can be propagated in the spring or early summer by air layering. Cut 6 to 8-inch (15 to 20 cm) thick stems down to 4-inch (10 cm) sections, strip off their bark, and treat the wound with a rooting compound.

Gently push the sections into a planting mix and keep them moist until roots begin to grow. You should use sharp, sterilized pruning shears to cut the fresh stem or leaf with at least one node. You should then pot the cutting and keep it moist until signs of new growth appear.

You should then plant it in a pot, containing no more than half the depth of the cutting. Cuttings should be placed in light shade or bright indirect light.

When Should You Prune A False Aralia?

The best time to prune a houseplant False Aralia is in the spring before it grows too large. You should remove dead leaves and stems as needed. Pruning False Aralia will encourage new growth, which will help maintain its shape and appearance. For outdoor plantings, you should prune False Aralia in late winter or early spring before the new growth starts to appear.

When pruning False Aralia, you should use sterilized pruning shears and avoid cutting into the red-brown central vein and the buds.  You should prune at least 3 inches from the plant’s base.

The best rule of thumb for pruning a False Aralia is to prune just enough to maintain its shape and cut out dead branches. You should also remove all diseased or damaged branches and cut off stems that have a reddish color to them.

When deciding what to prune, consider this plant’s shape and position. Branches that are growing in the wrong spot should be pruned back so that they grow up into the plant (just above its surface) instead of out from it. You should remove sheared-off stems, especially if they are badly bruised or damaged since these will not heal well and may break off when you try to propagate them.