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: 

• 12 Cavity Greenhouse
• Soil Pellets or Soil Pods 
• Liquid Fertilizer 

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:

difficulty	beginner | intermediate | advanced
germination time	14-28 days
depth	1/2"
spacing	1-3 seeds per nursery pot or soil pod
recommended planter	2“-4" nursery pot(no terra cotta for germination)
time to maturity	2 years+
seed prep	pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
method	greenhouse | paper towel method
temperature	70F - 85F

 

About the Plants:

description	tall, elegant plant with dark, deeply lobed leaves with saw-like edges
difficulty	beginner | intermediate | advanced
growth speed	slow | medium | fast
size of plant	up to 12-50' if grown outdoors
light	full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
soil	well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
temperature	warm | cool
pet-friendly	cats | dogs | no
pests	scale, spider mites, mealy bugs
fertilization	heavy | moderate | light