Fatsia japonica

Fatsia japonica

 - comm. Castor oil plant; Japanese Aralia

A wonderful plant for shady spots in the garden. Long considered a houseplant but proving much hardier than once believed, and bringing a superb jungly feel to outdoor spaces, with large palmate glossy green foliage. Striking umbels of white flowers in autumn and winter are followed by black fruits which are popular with the birds.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Shrub (H5 -15°C to -10°C)

Habit:

Bushy

Flowering Time:

October - January

Height x Spread:

120 x 120 cm

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Alternative Names:

comm. Castor oil plant; Japanese Aralia

Narrative Description:

A wonderful plant for shady spots in the garden. Long considered a houseplant but proving much hardier than once believed, and bringing a superb jungly feel to outdoor spaces, with large palmate glossy green foliage. Striking umbels of white flowers in autumn and winter are followed by black fruits which are popular with the birds.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers partial shade and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Resilience:

Shrub (H5 -15°C to -10°C)

Habit:

Bushy

Height x Spread / Trail:

120 x 120 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Flower Colour:

White

Foliage Colour:

Green

Flowering Time:

October - January

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

House Plant

Prefers:

Part Sun

Shade

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Dislikes long periods of intense sunshine, especially in combination with drought. Remove scorched leaves as seen.

Cultural Information

Family:

ARALIACEAE

Genus:

Fatsia

Series:

japonica

Alternative Names:

comm. Castor oil plant; Japanese Aralia

Category:

Shrub

Recommended Pot Sizes:

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

0 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Not Recommended

Temperature During Production:

Medium crop 8 - 15°C

Requires Shade

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

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Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:30/2635/26
Qty:58

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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