Is Five-fingered Aralia safe for pets?

Yes, Five-fingered Aralia (Eleutherococcus Sieboldianus) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Five-fingered Aralia easy to care for?

Five-fingered Aralia has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Five-fingered Aralia grow indoors?

Five-fingered Aralia is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Five-fingered Aralia (Eleutherococcus Sieboldianus) is a perennial shrub in the Araliaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Eleutherococcus sieboldianus is an upright, suckering, deciduous shrub known for its arching stems and variegated foliage.

Last updated: February 2026

Five-fingered Aralia

Eleutherococcus Sieboldianus

Eleutherococcus sieboldianus is an upright, suckering, deciduous shrub known for its arching stems and variegated foliage.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, border plant, shade tolerant shrub

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Five-fingered Aralia

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Araliaceae

Genus:Eleutherococcus