Castor Oil Plant. An excellent foliage plant with very large glossy green leaves. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers August to October. Partial shade and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Fatsia japonica
An excellent foliage plant with very large glossy green leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Fatsia |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Castor Oil Plant |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Partial shade, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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