what to plant with fatsia japonica

Can fatsia japonica grown in the shade?

Often grown as a foliage houseplant for cool situations, Fatsia japonica is also a very successful shade-tolerant garden plant. The large glossy leaves make it a useful addition to tropical-type planting plans.

How do you look after Fatsia?

Water the plant often enough to keep the soil moist at all times. Check plants growing in containers often as they can dry out quickly. Fertilize plants growing in the ground in spring after the danger of frost has passed. Use a tree and shrub fertilizer with an analysis of 12-6-6 or similar every year.

Is fatsia japonica an indoor plant?

A hardy, upright plant, Japanese aralia can grow up to 16 feet tall outdoors, and about six feet tall indoors, growing at a rate of 8–12 inches a year. Its lush, dark green leaves and ease of care make it a very popular varietal for indoor plant collections, but it's also a staple of tropical gardens and arboretums.

Why is my fatsia japonica dying?

Over-watering symptoms include yellowing or browning stem, yellowing lower leaves and wilting. Never let your Fatsia sit in standing water, and alternatively don't water until around a third of the soil dries out - especially those in darker locations.

Does Fatsia like sun or shade?

Fatsia japonica produces unusual white flowers in late autumn, normally October to November time. They aren't particularly numerous and although they have novelty value, grow this plant for its leaves. They grow best in partial shade and tolerate full shade well. Avoid growing them in full sun.

Why are Fatsia leaves turning yellow?

Fertilize if leaves turn pale or yellow or otherwise indicate a nutritional deficiency. Although Fatsia is tolerant of heat, humidity, pollution, deer, and rabbits, it should be protected from harsh, drying wind and from burning sun.

Can you take cuttings from Fatsia?

Rooting Fatsia Japonica Cuttings

An 8-inch stem with semimature growth at the base and some smaller leaves at the tip makes an ideal cutting. ... Root fatsia japonica cuttings in small, draining plastic pots filled with moistened rooting compost.

How quickly does fatsia japonica grow?

Fatsia grows at a moderate to fast rate (8 to 12 inches per year) depending on growing conditions. Growth will be slower in full sun and dry soil, and faster in shade with rich, moist soil.

How do you prune a Fatsia plant?

You can fit Japanese fatsia into smaller spaces by pruning it regularly. Remove the oldest stems at ground level, taking out up to one-third of the Japanese fatsia's stems. Trim anytime after late winter and before the end of summer. Removing the longest stems each year reduces the size of the shrub.

How do you care for a Fatsia plant indoors?

Drench the soil completely when watering and allow the soil to partially dry out between waterings periods. Monitor the watering on this indoor plant as it does not like wet soil. The leaves will let you know it's overwatered through yellowing, dropping leaves.

Why are my Fatsia leaves drooping?

If the leaf stems are drooping even after the soil has been watered well, then it is just the weight of the leaves that are causing the drooping and it is not a concern. However, more light will help develop stronger leaves in the future.

Is fatsia japonica Spiders Web Hardy?

It needs little pruning. Prune lightly in mid to late spring, removing unsightly shoots as required.
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Requirements.

Hardiness	7 – 9 What's My Zone?
Plant Type	Shrubs
Exposure	Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest	Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter
Height	4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm)

What is wrong with my Fatsia?

Fatsias are generally pretty tough, but can be prone to attack from scale insects, thrips and mealybugs (indoor-grown plants are particularly susceptible). Also, keep a look out for leaf spot and remove affected leaves. Yellowing fatsia leaves can suggest problems with your soil, but not always.

Are Fatsia leaves poisonous to dogs?

Paper plant (Fatsia Japonica)

Both the leaves and stem are toxic, and cause vomiting and diarrhoea, as well as stomach, intestinal and respiratory problems.

Can you grow Fatsia from seed?

They should be sown into a well-drained, sandy compost at any time of the year, and covered thinly with sand or grit and kept moist. Keep at between 15 and 20 degrees C. Germination usually occurs within 4 to 6 weeks although some seeds may take much longer.

How do you propagate Japonica?

The main way to propagate Kerria japonica is through softwood cuttings.

Take the cutting from the parent Kerria japonica after the spring flowers are gone, near the beginning of summer. ...
Cut a 4- to 5-inch long softwood cutting with the sharp knife. ...
Trim away half the leaves so the softwood cutting has a bare stem.

Can I move a fatsia japonica?

Re: Moving a fatsia

Normally now would be OK, but this year - wait till things have warmed up a bit. As a general rule, broadleaf evergreens are best moved when the soil temperature has reached 10°.

Is Fatsia a perennial?

A: Fatsia japonica is a perennial shrub and is hardy to zone: 7b and south.

Is fatsia japonica fast growing?

Planting and Growing Fatsia japonica

A fast-growing shrub that tolerates most conditions.

How do I move an established fatsia japonica?

In this case, the Fatsia roots were very short. If the plant is too large to move to a wheelbarrow, use a tarp to slide it along the ground to its new location. After replanting - water the plant well and continue to do so every day until you know it has made the move okay. Do not fertilize!