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 orSoil 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:
tall, elegant plant with dark, deeply lobed leaves with saw-like edges
