False Aralia - Fatsia japonica
False Aralia - Fatsia japonica
False Aralia - Fatsia japonica
False Aralia - Fatsia japonica
False Aralia - Fatsia japonica
False Aralia - Fatsia japonica
False Aralia - Fatsia japonica
False Aralia - Fatsia japonica
Fatsia japonica
Paperplant, False Aralia, Japanese aralia, Caster Oil Plant
Good-looking young plant of the correct size. Happy, as usual.
Karin, 04/06/2026
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Description
Fatsia japonica is evergreen and boasts impressively large, dark green and shiny leaves. They are 15 to 30 cm wide (5.9 in to 11.8 in), sometimes more, and are held on a petiole (leaf stalk) that is just as long. Tiny flowers appear in autumn, which are grouped in bunches of small white pompons. Later, they transform into equally decorative black pearls.
It is also called false aralia or Japanese aralia due to its botanical proximity to Aralias, which are similar ornamental plants. Shrub-like or perennial Aralias also have quite remarkable foliage.
Originally from southern Japan and Taiwan, Fatsia japonica likes to be planted in partial shade, in very moist, light, and acidic soil. Hardy down to -12° C (10.4° F), the foliage can be damaged by snow and winter winds; planting it in very sheltered areas, protected from cold and dry winds, will greatly improve its hardiness. Plant it in the south or west, against a wall or in a shaded bed, in the company of plants with luxuriant leaves: rodgersias, bamboos, hostas, Chinese palm or Gunnera.
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Botanical data
Fatsia
japonica
Araliaceae
Paperplant, False Aralia, Japanese aralia, Caster Oil Plant
East Asia
Planting and care
Fatsia japonica prefers slightly acidic soils, so you should enrich your planting hole with leaf compost. Lighten the soil with a bit of sand to improve drainage (beneficial in winter). Also, make sure to plant it in a sheltered location, preferably in partial shade. Feel free to water it in summer to maintain some moisture at the base of the plant. In winter, do the opposite and ensure it is kept dry. It is wise to protect it during this period with a winter cover. When the leaves turn yellow in winter, it is often due to low temperatures, while in summer it is due to drought, so mist the plant with a bit of water. Prune any branches that you find unsightly in spring. In autumn, you can remove the clusters of fruits as soon as they appear, as this will cause the leaves to grow larger.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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