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Fatsia japonica

Japanese Aralia

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Large evergreen shrub with glossy dark green palmate leaves, native to Japan and Korea, popular in temperate indoor settings.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese Aralia
Family Araliaceae
Genus Fatsia
Species Japonica
Origin Japan, Korea
Blooming Rare indoors, creamy-white umbels in late autumn/winter
Leaf Color Glossy dark green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich peat-based potting mix with perlite for drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; increase humidity during heating season

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers bright indirect light or partial shade; direct sun scorches foliage

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from April to September

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Pruning

Trim in spring to control size and remove spent flower heads

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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