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1. Can you grow Fatsia from seed?
2. How do you propagate fatsia japonica?
3. Are Fatsia berries poisonous?
4. Do Fatsia like sun or shade?
5. How long does a Fatsia take to grow?
6. How do you care for a fatsia japonica?
7. Can fatsia japonica be grown in pots?
8. Why is my fatsia japonica turning yellow?
9. Why is my Fatsia dying?
10. Are Fatsia toxic to cats?
11. Are Fatsia leaves poisonous to dogs?
12. How do you care for a Fatsia plant indoors?
13. How do you prune a Fatsia plant?

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 fatsia japonica?

Most fatsia japonica will produce roots in one to two months, at which point you can cut the stem below the roots and transplant it into a pot filled with potting soil. You can grow the fatsia japonica indoors or outdoors for a year or two before choosing a permanent growing location.

Are Fatsia berries poisonous?

Fatsia japonica has no toxic effects reported.

Do 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.

How long does a Fatsia take to 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 care for a fatsia japonica?

Japanese aralia care is easy if you give the plant a good location. It likes medium to full shade and slightly acidic, compost-rich soil. It also grows well in large containers placed on shady patios or under trees. Excessive sunlight and strong winds damage the leaves.

Can fatsia japonica be grown in pots?

Can I grow Fatsia Japonica in a container? Yes, you can grow the plant in a container. But, like growing it in the garden, it has to be fed regularly between March and August to help it thrive. Regular watering is also a must.

Why is my fatsia japonica turning yellow?

Yellow Fatsia leaves, especially potted, is signs of too much water. If you can see the veins then its probably something like an iron deficiency.

Why is my Fatsia 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.

Are Fatsia toxic to cats?

Paper plant (Fatsia Japonica) Both the leaves and stem are toxic, and cause vomiting and diarrhoea, as well as stomach, intestinal and respiratory problems.

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.

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.

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.