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FATSIA
Commonly known as Japanese figleaf palm
Architectural evergreen tolerant of coastal exposure and atmospheric pollution.
Genus of 2 or 3 species of evergreen shrubs or small trees from eastern Asia.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenShrubs or small trees
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Tall Shrub
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.Under glass - loam based potting bright filtered light.
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Full sunOr light shade - variegated cultivars need partial shade.
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowTolerates coastal exposure.Pests & DiseasesMealybugs and scale insects can be a problem in greenhouse - outside cold winds can cause dieback.Place of originEastern Asia.
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
Fatsia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of FATSIA


FATSIA japonica
False castor oil plant, Japanese figleaf palm
excellent glossy foliage and an attractive habit which makes for an architectural or feature plant

FATSIA japonica 'Spider's Web'
False castor oil plant, Japanese figleaf palm
slow growing form with the leaves heavily speckled with white variegation sometimes spreading over a whole leaf


FATSIA japonica 'Variegata'
False castor oil plant, Japanese figleaf palm
rarer variegated form with white or gold edging to the leaves

FATSIA polycarpa 'Green Fingers'
False castor oil plant, Japanese fig leaf palm
longer stalked, less glossy leaves than F. japonica. A recently introduced Taiwanese species which is frost hardy to -10° and has made a very attractive free standing shrub here
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20