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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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Evergreen - shrubs or small trees
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Tall Shrub
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This 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. -
Full sun - or light shade - variegated cultivars need partial shade. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - tolerates coastal exposure. -
Pests & Diseases - mealybugs and scale insects can be a problem in greenhouse - outside cold winds can cause dieback. -
Place of origin - eastern Asia. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Fatsia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of FATSIA
FATSIA japonica >
Commonly known as: 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' >
Commonly known as: 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 polycarpa 'Green Fingers' >
Commonly known as: 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 -10º and has made a very attractive free standing shrub here
