Paperplant
Fatsia japonica
- Native to:
- Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araliaceae
- Genus:
- Fatsia
- Species:
- Fatsia japonica
- USDA Symbol:
- FAJA
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Hummingbirds: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to forest understories, prefers humus-rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best when fresh; remove fleshy pulp before sowing. Requires warm temperatures around 70°F.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI