False aralia also known as spider aralia or threadleaf aralia, is grown for its attractive foliage. False aralia is usually purchased as a tabletop plant, but with proper care, it can grow 5 to 6 feet tall over a period of several years.
False aralia is native to New Caledonia. The lower foliage bears a strong resemblance to marijuana, but the plants are not related. False aralia has long, narrow, dark green leaves with saw-tooth edges which are coppery colored at first, but as they mature they turn dark green, appearing almost black on some plants. Bright light causes dark, blackish-green color on mature leaves.
Don't allow the soil to become soggy or completely dry, as either condition may cause the plant to drop its leaves.
Place false aralia where the plant is exposed to bright light. However, don't place the plant directly in front of a hot, sunny window.
Use a general-purpose fertilizer for indoor plants. Apply the fertilizer according to label recommendations.
Choose a heavy pot or place a layer of gravel in the bottom to add weight and keep the plant from toppling. The container should have a good drainage system.
