General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 4 to 8 feet
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Fruit: Showy
Other: Small green berries, maturing to black.
Fruiting Time: Late fall or early winter
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Fatsia
  • Paperplant
  • Japanese Fatsia

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Location: At a local nursery 
Date: 2023-05-13
Location: Victoria, BC
Date: 2018-09-05
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-09-27

Date: 2007-01-23
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries,Inc.  wwwterranovanursuries.c
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-09-27
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-09-27
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-09-27
Location: Victoria, BC
Location: Victoria, BC
Date: 2018-05-13
Location: Tower Hill Garden, City of London, London, England, United Kingdom
Date: 2023-06-11

Date: 2015-01-27

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