Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Beans
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
COTYLEDON
Common Name
False Aralia
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
falsch Aralia
Cotyledon
In French
faux Aralia
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Cotyledon
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Cotyledon
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Liścień
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Plerandra
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of False Aralia and Cotyledon
Season and care of False Aralia and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
False Aralia and Cotyledon Physical Information
False Aralia and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Cotyledon are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of False Aralia and Cotyledon
Care of False Aralia and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.