1: What is the maximum height that a False aralia can grow to in its natural habitat?
A: 5 meters
B: 10 meters
C: 15 meters
D: 20 meters
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia can grow up to 15 meters tall in its natural habitat.
2: Which family does the False aralia belong to?
A: Rosaceae
B: Araliaceae
C: Fabaceae
D: Asteraceae
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The False aralia belongs to the Araliaceae family.
3: What color are the flowers of the False aralia when they bloom?
A: Blue
B: White
C: Pale green
D: Pink
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The flowers of the False aralia are pale green.
4: How many leaflets does a typical False aralia leaf consist of?
A: 1-3
B: 4-6
C: 7-11
D: 12-15
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Each leaf of a False aralia typically has 7-11 leaflets.
5: False aralia is native to which region?
A: Australia
B: New Caledonia
C: Brazil
D: India
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: False aralia is native to New Caledonia.
6: What is the minimum temperature that False aralia needs to survive in temperate zones?
A: 5°C (41°F)
B: 10°C (50°F)
C: 13°C (55°F)
D: 20°C (68°F)
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In temperate zones, False aralia needs a minimum temperature of 13–15 °C (55–59 °F).
7: Under which previous name did the False aralia receive the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit?
A: Aralia elegantissima
B: Dizygotheca coenosa
C: Schefflera elegantissima
D: Plerandra elegantissima
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The plant received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit under the name Schefflera elegantissima.
8: What is a characteristic feature of the leaves of a False aralia?
A: Smooth edges
B: Rounded edges
C: Toothed edges
D: Variegated patterns
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The leaves of the False aralia have toothed edges.
9: Which of the following is NOT a synonym for False aralia?
A: Aralia elegantissima
B: Dizygotheca coenosa
C: Schefflera elegantissima
D: Ficus benjamina
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Ficus benjamina is not a synonym for False aralia.
10: What type of plant is the False aralia most commonly grown as in temperate regions?
A: Outdoor tree
B: Bonsai tree
C: Houseplant
D: Aquatic plant
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In temperate regions, False aralia is most commonly grown as a houseplant.
11: What is the ideal soil condition for cultivating False aralia?
A: Always wet
B: Never watered
C: Allow soil to dry out between watering
D: Sandy soil
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The soil for False aralia should dry out between watering.
12: What is one common pest that False aralia is sensitive to?
A: Ants
B: Aphids
C: Mealybugs
D: Beetles
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia is sensitive to the appearance of mealybugs.
13: What is the color of False aralia’s fruit?
A: Red
B: Yellow
C: Black
D: Green
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The fruit of the False aralia is black.
14: How broad can a False aralia grow in its natural habitat?
A: 1 meter
B: 2 meters
C: 3 meters
D: 4 meters
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: False aralia can grow up to 2 meters broad in its natural habitat.
15: During which season does the False aralia typically bear flowers?
A: Spring
B: Summer
C: Autumn
D: Winter
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia typically bears flowers during the autumn season.
16: False aralia belongs to which genus?
A: Aralia
B: Ficus
C: Plerandra
D: Schefflera
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The genus of False aralia is Plerandra.
17: Under which conditions is the False aralia more compact, typically reaching only 2–3 meters in height?
A: Outdoor environments
B: Tropical climates
C: As a houseplant in temperate zones
D: In aquatic conditions
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In temperate zones, False aralia is more compact when grown as a houseplant, reaching only 2–3 meters in height.
18: The False aralia is classified under which order?
A: Rosales
B: Fagales
C: Apiales
D: Sapindales
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The order of the False aralia is Apiales.
19: Which clade does the False aralia belong to?
A: Monocots
B: Gymnosperms
C: Bryophytes
D: Eudicots
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The False aralia belongs to the Eudicots clade.
20: What is the Latin binomial name for the False aralia?
A: Aralia elegantissima
B: Dizygotheca coenosa
C: Plerandra elegantissima
D: Schefflera elegantissima
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Latin binomial name for the False aralia is Plerandra elegantissima.
21: What type of plant is False aralia classified as, in terms of its longevity?
A: Annual
B: Biennial
C: Perennial
D: Sporophyte
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia is a perennial plant.
22: How high (in feet) can the False aralia grow when cultivated indoors in temperate climates?
A: 5-7 feet
B: 7-10 feet
C: 10-15 feet
D: 15-20 feet
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: When cultivated indoors in temperate climates, the False aralia typically reaches heights of 7-10 feet.
23: Which season is optimal for False aralia to develop new clusters of flowers?
A: Summer
B: Spring
C: Autumn
D: Winter
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia bears clusters of flowers during the autumn season.
24: In what year did Veitch first name the False aralia?
A: 1820
B: 1865
C: 1901
D: 1923
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Veitch first named the False aralia in 1865.
25: False aralia is known for having what color foliage?
A: Silver-green
B: Bright yellow
C: Coppery red to dark green
D: Light blue-green
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The foliage of False aralia ranges from coppery red to dark green.
26: The False aralia used to be classified under which genus before being reclassified to Plerandra?
A: Ficus
B: Aralia
C: Dizygotheca
D: Schefflera
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The False aralia was formerly classified under the genus Schefflera.
27: The False aralia needs what kind of lighting conditions when grown indoors?
A: Low light
B: Bright, indirect light
C: Full shade
D: No light
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: False aralia requires bright, indirect light when grown indoors.
28: What kind of edges do the leaves of a False aralia have?
A: Smooth edges
B: Toothed edges
C: Lobed edges
D: Scalloped edges
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The leaves of the False aralia have toothed edges.
29: False aralia flowers are followed by what type of fruit?
A: Red berries
B: Yellow capsules
C: Black fruit
D: Green nuts
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The flowers of False aralia are followed by black fruit.
30: False aralia was formerly referred to by what synonym before the advent of the current binomial naming?
A: Aralia dixiana
B: Dizygotheca elegantissima
C: Plerandra tropical
D: Schefflera magnolia
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The correct synonym for False aralia was Dizygotheca elegantissima.
31: What kind of plant is a False aralia when considering its growth form?
A: Herbaceous plant
B: Deciduous tree
C: Evergreen shrub or tree
D: Aquatic plant
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia is an evergreen shrub or tree.
32: What medal of recognition did Schefflera elegantissima receive from the Royal Horticultural Society?
A: Bronze medal
B: Garden Merit Award
C: Environmental Award
D: Golden Leaf Award
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Schefflera elegantissima received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
33: Which specific climate conditions are necessary for the cultivation of False aralia?
A: Dry desert climate
B: Cold alpine climate
C: Humid tropical or temperate climates
D: Windy coastal climate
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia thrives in humid tropical or temperate climates.
34: The broad, more mature leaves of a False aralia come on what part of the plant?
A: Root system
B: Young growth
C: Adult plants
D: Flower clusters
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The broader leaves appear on adult plants.
35: The False aralia is sensitive to attacks from which specific pest when grown indoors?
A: Aphids
B: Mealybugs
C: Spider mites
D: Beetles
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: False aralia is particularly sensitive to mealybugs.
36: In its native habitat, the False aralia can grow to a maximum of how many feet tall?
A: 16 feet
B: 49 feet
C: 10 feet
D: 30 feet
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: In its native habitat, False aralia can grow up to 49 feet tall.
37: Which type of leaves does a young False aralia plant typically have?
A: Broad leaves
B: Needle-shaped leaves
C: Thin leaves with toothed edges
D: Rounded leaves
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Young False aralia plants typically have thin leaves with toothed edges.
38: What kind of humidity does False aralia prefer when grown indoors?
A: Low humidity
B: Medium humidity
C: High humidity
D: No humidity
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia thrives in high humidity when grown indoors.
39: What color is the foliage of a mature False aralia plant?
A: Pale green
B: Deep blue
C: Dark green
D: Light brown
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Mature False aralia plants have dark green foliage.
40: What was one of the former genus names for False aralia before it was reclassified to Plerandra?
A: Dracaena
B: Dizygotheca
C: Fuchsia
D: Euphorbia
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The former genus name for False aralia was Dizygotheca.
41: How many leaflets can a False aralia leaf have?
A: 2-4
B: 3-6
C: 7-11
D: 12-15
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A False aralia leaf typically consists of 7-11 leaflets.
42: Where is the native habitat of the False aralia?
A: Madagascar
B: New Caledonia
C: Japan
D: Brazil
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The native habitat of False aralia is New Caledonia.
43: Under which synonym was False aralia mistakenly classified before getting its current scientific name?
A: Euphorbia tirucalli
B: Ficus elastica
C: Schefflera coenosa
D: Dracaena marginata
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia was mistakenly classified under the synonym Schefflera coenosa.
44: What should be the condition of the soil between waterings when cultivating False aralia?
A: Always moist
B: Slightly dry
C: Always wet
D: Completely dry
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The soil should dry out slightly between waterings when cultivating False aralia.
45: When grown in ideal houseplant conditions, what is the compact height False aralia may reach?
A: 1-2 meters
B: 2-3 meters
C: 3-4 meters
D: 4-5 meters
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: As a houseplant, False aralia typically reaches heights of 2-3 meters.
46: Membership in which botanical clade includes the False aralia?
A: Lycopodiopsida
B: Gymnosperms
C: Pteridophyta
D: Angiosperms
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: False aralia belongs to the Angiosperms clade.
47: Who reclassified False aralia to its current scientific name, Plerandra elegantissima?
A: Carl Linnaeus
B: R. Vig.
C: Lowry G.M.Plunkett & Frodin
D: Charles Darwin
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Lowry G.M.Plunkett & Frodin reclassified the False aralia to its current scientific name, Plerandra elegantissima.
48: Which foliage color transformation can be observed in a False aralia as it matures?
A: Green to Yellow
B: Red to Purple
C: Coppery red to dark green
D: Blue to Silver
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The foliage of False aralia changes from coppery red to dark green as it matures.
49: False aralia leaves are known for having what kind of texture?
A: Fuzzy
B: Smooth
C: Rugged
D: Silky
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The leaves of False aralia have a smooth texture.
50: Which flower color does False aralia not produce?
A: Green
B: Blue
C: Pale green
D: None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: False aralia does not produce blue flowers; they are pale green.
51: False aralia belongs to which major plant classification?
A: Bryophytes
B: Angiosperms
C: Gymnosperms
D: Algae
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: False aralia belongs to the Angiosperms classification.
52: Which condition can harm the False aralia indoor environment when left uncontrolled?
A: High altitude
B: Low humidity
C: Excessive sunlight
D: Constant airflow
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Low humidity can be harmful to the False aralia when grown indoors.
53: The False aralia is a species from which geographical region:
A: Amazon rainforest
B: Australian outback
C: New Caledonia
D: Himalayas
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The False aralia is native to New Caledonia.
54: What type of branching is commonly seen in False aralia growth?
A: Extensive branching
B: Little branching
C: No branching
D: Alternate branching
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: False aralia has little branching.
55: For optimal growth indoors, False aralia should be placed in what kind of light?
A: Direct sunlight
B: Low light
C: Bright, indirect light
D: Complete darkness
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia thrives in bright, indirect light when grown indoors.
56: What type of plant structure does a False aralia develop in its mature form?
A: Herb
B: Tree trunk
C: Woody shrub
D: Soft stalk
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A mature False aralia develops as a woody shrub.
57: Which award was granted to False aralia by the Royal Horticultural Society?
A: Horticultural Excellence Medal
B: Award of Garden Merit
C: Botanical Society Award
D: Excellence in Foliage Award
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: False aralia received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
58: False aralia’s toothed leaves reach their broadest point at which stage:
A: Seedling stage
B: Adolescent stage
C: Mature stage
D: Dormant stage
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia leaves are broadest at the mature stage.
59: What should the watering frequency be for False aralia to maintain optimal health indoors?
A: Daily
B: Once a week
C: When soil has dried
D: Once a month
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: False aralia should be watered when the soil has dried out between waterings.
60: The scientific reclassification of False aralia from Schefflera to Plerandra is primarily based on:
A: Leaf size
B: Genetic research
C: Flower color
D: Root structure
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The reclassification from Schefflera to Plerandra was primarily based on genetic research