Fatsia japonica 'Variegata' (Variegated Fatsia, Variegated Paperplant, Variegated Japanese Aralia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Fatsia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Variegata' |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Japan. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Poisonous if ingested. Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 1.8 - 3 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| 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. |
| Pests | Aphids, mealybugs, scale, thrips and spider mites. Overly moist soils may lead to root rot. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| 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. |
Photographs
Fatsia japonica 'Variegata', form at the Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Fatsia japonica 'Variegata', leaf at the Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Fatsia japonica 'Variegata', form at the Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
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