Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Polynesia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
False Aralia
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
falsch Aralia
Silver Sage
In French
faux Aralia
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
silver Sage
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Aralia false
silver Sage
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
silver Sage
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Argentum Sage
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Aralia and Silver Sage
Season and care of False Aralia and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Aralia and Silver Sage Physical Information
False Aralia and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Silver Sage are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of False Aralia and Silver Sage
Care of False Aralia and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.