Plerandra elegantissima

Plerandra elegantissima (formerly called Schefflera elegantissima and Dizygotheca elegantissima) also known as  false aralia is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to New Caledonia. Growing to 8–15 m (26–49 ft) tall by 2 m (7 ft) broad, it is an evergreen shrub or tree. Its leaves are thin, coppery red to dark green with toothed edges. On adult plants the leaves are much broader. In autumn it bears clusters of pale green flowers followed by black fruit. With a minimum temperature of 13–15 °C (55–59 °F), in temperate zones it is grown as a houseplant and is much more compact, typically reaching heights of 2–3 m (7–10 ft).This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Plerandra Elegantissima

Plerandra elegantissima

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