The leaves of this species are divided into seven to 11 short, glossy, green leaflets up to 4 inches long. A few cultivars have golden or variegated foliage. Young plants will have smaller leaves with fewer leaflets. Pittmans Pride' is a dwarf, compact form. The leaves of false aralia are made up of seven to nine leaflets that are narrow, linear, and dark green to blackish.
False aralia is more difficult to grow than other schefflera.
The plant can be injured by the low humidity found in homes in winter. Leaf drop often occurs when the plant is transferred from a greenhouse to a home. Pink Rim'-is an unusual selection with leaflets edged in soft pink when emerging, fading to cream. Prepared by Karen Russ, HGIC Information Specialist, and Al Pertuit, Extension Floriculture Specialist, Clemson University. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied.