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Seed no. 584A
Fatsia japonica
Castor Oil Plant, Fig-leaf Palm
£3.25
In stock · approx. 20 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Germination
Sow indoors immediately. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of vermiculite or soil. Place in a propagator. Ideal temp. 15-20°C. Light is needed for germination. Keep moist. Germination takes 1-3 months. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers any moist but well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Hardy but will benefit from a sheltered location. New growth can be damaged by frost. Tolerant of cold to -15°C. Can be container planted. Liquid feed monthly during summer.
Cultivation
Pruning group 9. May require restrictive pruning in late winter.
| Genus | Fatsia |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Common name | Castor Oil Plant, Fig-leaf Palm |
| Seed number | 584A |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Type | Shrub |
| Colour | White/Cream |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade, Sheltered |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Flowers | Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Seeds per packet | 20 |
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