How to tend a Fatsia japonica

Also known as: Aralia japonica Thunb., Aralia sieboldii K.Koch, Fatsia japonica var. lobulata Makino, Dimorphanthus japonicus (Thunb.) Endl., Echinopanax japonicus (Thunb.) Kuntze, Fatsia japonica var. liukiuensis Hatus. ex H.Ohba, Aralia brownii André, Aralia sieboldii var. variegata J.Dix, Aralia sieboldii unranked moseri J.R.Duncan & V.C.Davies

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Like half shade, in winter may take 2-3h sunlight

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Araliaceae, Fatsia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 10 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, sometimes flowers, light yellow flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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