Fatsia Japonica

The Fatsia plant or Japanese Aralia comes from the sub-tropic forests of Japan,
Korea and Taiwan. Fatsia plants are a type of evergreen plant that can be grown
indoors as a houseplant and or outdoors in frost-free areas. A Fatsia has lush, dark green (hand-shaped) leaves that grow at the ends of stiff stems. Fatsia plants are compact upright plants that can grow up to 6 feet tall indoors and at a rate of 8-12” per year.

Fatsia’s grows best when places in partial to full shade. Exposure to bright,
direct sunlight can bleach the leaves. Place the plant beneath diffused morning
light and never harsh afternoon rays.

During the Spring and Summer regular moisture is essential for the Fatsia. Water regularly to ensure the soil never dries out and saturate the soil completely so the water runs out from the container’s drainage holes. During the Fall and Winter, cut back on your watering slightly to allow the plant to rest.

Use a well-balanced liquid fertilizer every other week in the Spring and Summer at ½ the recommended strength. Cut back to once a month during the Fall and Winter seasons.

A Fatsia likes cool temperatures in the Winter when it is resting. It does well in temperatures between 45-55° in the Winter and never above 70° during the rest of the year. This plant likes medium to high humidity.

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