Light
Bright indirect light; protect fine foliage from hot direct sun.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Variegated False Aralia
Plerandra elegantissima 'Variegata'
Climbers & vines · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Finely divided, pale-edged foliage gives this upright tropical plant a light, lacy appearance.
Why you’ll love it
- Finely divided, pale-edged foliage gives this upright tropical plant a light, lacy appearance.
- A named nursery selection for an indoor foliage collection.
A space where it can thrive
Grow indoors in a warm Canadian home with suitable daylight, away from heating vents and cold window glass. The supplier catalogue listing does not confirm current store stock.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Your care routine
Watering
Allow the upper quarter of the mix to dry, then soak and drain; never leave roots standing in water.
Soil & drainage
Airy potting mix amended with orchid bark and perlite, in a draining container.
Fertilizer
During active spring and summer growth, use a balanced houseplant fertilizer at the label rate. Reduce or stop feeding when growth slows; never fertilize a dry or stressed root ball.
Temperature
Aim for 18–26°C indoors; protect from cold drafts and sudden changes in temperature.
Humidity
Moderate to higher room humidity is helpful; avoid dry heating vents and sudden changes in conditions.
Through the seasons
During darker Metro Vancouver autumn and winter days, check moisture before watering and lengthen the interval as growth slows. Reassess daylight in spring and repot only if roots crowd the container.
When your plant needs help
- Yellow foliage and soft roots can follow waterlogged mix.
- Cottony deposits at leaf joints suggest mealybugs; isolate and inspect.
Pets & little ones
Ornamental plant; not intended for eating. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Pet safety for this named selection has not been individually verified.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.