False Castor Oil Plant
Fatsia japonica
Also known as
Japanese Fatsia, Japanese Aralia, Fatsi, Fig-Leaf Palm, Glossy-Leaved Paper Plant, Paperplant, Castor oil plant, Aralia, Glossy-leafed paper plant
Fatsia japonica.003 - Zapateira by Drow male (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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4m | Max | 3m |
1m | Min | 1m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance


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False Castor Oil Plant Overview
Fatsia japonica is an evergreen shrub with large, distinctive, leathery, dark green leaves which are deeply lobed and it produces spherical white-cream flowers in dense clusters during the latter months of the year, followed by small black fruits. It has a spreading habit and is commonly grown as a garden ornamental, particularly suitable for shaded areas. It was favoured in the UK by the Victorians and Edwardians due to its fine architectural qualities! Commonly known by the names False Castor Oil Plant, Japanese Aralia and Japanese Fatsia, amongst others. Fatsia japonica has an upright spreading habit, it will grow to a beehive shape about 1.25m high. Also known as Aralia japonica.
Common problems with False Castor Oil Plant
They're rarely bothered by pests and diseases.
How to harvest False Castor Oil Plant
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate False Castor Oil Plant
Cuttings
Take greenwood cuttings in summer.
Seed
Layering
Special features of False Castor Oil Plant
Attracts bees
Attractive leaves
Pot plant
Winter colour
Other uses of False Castor Oil Plant
This low maintenance plant suits being used to provide architectural interest in urban courtyard spaces and sheltered flower borders in cottage style gardens.
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