Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Polynesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
PINUS virginiana
Common Name
False Aralia
Scrub Pine
In Hindi
Aralia
वर्जीनिया पाइन
In German
falsch Aralia
Virginia Pine
In French
faux Aralia
Virginia Pine
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Virginia pino
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Βιρτζίνια Pine
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Virginia Pine
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Virginia Pine
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Virginia Pinus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of False Aralia and Virginia Pine
Season and care of False Aralia and Virginia Pine is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Virginia Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Virginia Pine Physical Information
False Aralia and Virginia Pine physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Virginia Pine are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Virginia Pine flower color:
- Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of False Aralia and Virginia Pine
Care of False Aralia and Virginia Pine 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 Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.