Fatsia Japonica – Japanese Aralia

Glossy, palm-like leaves reaching out for the sun, the Japanese Aralia is potted drama. With leaves reaching up to 30cm in diameter, the high sheen finish emphasises deep lobed, star-burst veining, spanning the plant’s large leafy canopy. A subtle cluster of white flowering erupts in the autumn, contrasting against the lush tropical greens. This robust, low maintenance plant requires little effort to look good, subtly stealing the show.

Horty Hints

Go big or go home! If you like big bold leaves, removing the berries that appear after flowering will encourage the leaves to grow larger.

Sensitive to salt! Try to water with distilled water. The chemicals and salts in tap water can cause leaf edging to turn brown.

Too much sun, hun! Yellowing leaves is a sign that your plant has had too much sun. Relocate to rejuvenate.

Light

Prefers a shaded area to bright, indirect light. Will tolerate some lighter shade, but too much light will cause yellowing of leaves. Avoid direct sunlight.

Watering

During the growing season, ensure the soil remains moist at all times, watering when the top of the soil feels slightly dry to the touch. In the winter allow the plant to dry out a little more between watering. Do not allow to sit in soggy soil. Use soft water if possible.

Temperature

Frost hardy, this plant can tolerate lows of –10°C. Prefers cooler indoor temperatures of 15-21°C.

Humidity

Average indoor humidity levels are fine. Keep away from heat sources where it may dry out.

Feed

Feed once a month with a balanced fertiliser during the growing period.

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Height & Growth Rate

Moderately fast growing, once established the Fatsia japonica can reach indoor heights of 2m.

Toxicity

Not known to be toxic. Keep away from pets and children to be on the safe side.

Origin

Fatsia japonica originates from Japan and Korea.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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