Bring a touch of tropical charm to your garden with Dizygotheca elegantissima, or False Aralia Seeds! These seeds grow into unique and striking plants with dark, glossy, and long saw-like leaves that add an exotic flair to any space. When you see this plant, it's no surprise that another common name is the Spider Aralia!
Instructions:
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
To plant the seeds, pre-soak in warm water for 12-24 hours, sow in a well-draining medium, cover with a humidity dome and keep >70F(use a heat mat if necessary). The seeds can take some time to germinate, usually taking between 14-28 days, and longer if they're not given enough moisture or warmth. Make sure to provide them with bright, indirect sunlight or grow lights to jumpstart germination.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
14-28 days |
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depth |
1/2" |
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spacing |
1-3 seeds per nursery pot or soil pod |
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recommended planter |
2“-4" nursery pot(no terra cotta for germination) |
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time to maturity |
2 years+ |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
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description |
tall, elegant plant with dark, deeply lobed leaves with saw-like edges |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
up to 12-50' if grown outdoors |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
scale, spider mites, mealy bugs |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |