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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
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
