The False Aralia goes by different botanical and common names, depending on who you ask. However, regardless of what you may call it, these are plants characterized by their unique long, narrow, dark green leaves with saw-tooth edges that are a reddish colored at first, but with maturity, turn dark green, appearing almost black on some plants. It is an easy to care for plant, requiring moderate to bright indirect light for best growth. It has the added benefits of being an air purifier and friendly to all your two and four legged family and friends.