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Fatsia japonica

'Variegata'


Variegated Fatsia, Variegated Paperplant, Variegated Japanese Aralia




Origin:  Japan.
Family
Araliaceae
Genus
Fatsia
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'Variegata'
Category
Tropicals
Type
Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
7b - 8a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5
Temperature (°C)
-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)
5 - 14
Height
1.8 - 3 m
Spread
1.2 - 1.8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
OctoberNovemberDecember
General Description
Evergreen shrub grown for its foliage.
Landscape
Houseplant for bright shady conditions or a landscape plant in mild temperate to tropical locations.
Cultivation
Best grown in full to partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly, but do not overwater.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Aphids, mealybugs, scale, thrips and spider mites. Overly moist soils may lead to root rot.
Leaf Description
Leaves are palmately lobed, grow to 40 cm wide, and typically have 7-9 deep lobes.
Flower Description
Tiny, growing in umbels at the end of long stems.
Colour Description
Leaves are dark green with cream, yellow, or tan variegations near the edges of the leaf. Flowers are white or cream. Berries are black.
Texture Description
Leaves are glossy.
Notable Specimens
Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Poisonous if ingested. Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.
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