Glossy Leaf Paper Plant
Glossy Leaf Paper Plant Japanese Aralia

Glossy Leaf Paper Plant

Fatsia japonica

The Glossy Leaf Paper Plant, Fatsia Japonica, is a fast growing, evergreen Indoor Plant. Grown for its enormous, striking, glossy green foliage. Grows to 3M

Fatsia japonica, commonly known as Japanese aralia, is an evergreen shrub native to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. It is popular in gardens and as an indoor plant due to its lush, tropical-looking foliage and low-maintenance nature. Here are some key details about it:

🌿 General Information:

  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Genus: Fatsia
  • Common Names: Japanese Aralia, Glossy-leaved Paper Plant
  • Growth Habit: Broadleaf evergreen shrub
  • Height & Spread: Typically grows 5-8 feet (1.5-2.5 meters) tall and wide, but can reach up to 10 feet in optimal conditions

🌞 Growing Conditions:

  • Light: Prefers partial to full shade; can tolerate some sun in cooler climates
  • Soil: Well-draining, moist, and rich in organic matter
  • Watering: Regular watering but avoid waterlogging; tolerates short droughts once established
  • Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 7-10; sensitive to severe frost but can survive mild winters

🌺 Flowers & Foliage:

  • Leaves: Large, glossy, deeply lobed, palmate (hand-shaped) leaves; dark green, up to 16 inches (40 cm) wide
  • Flowers: Small, creamy-white, spherical clusters that bloom in late autumn to early winter
  • Fruit: Small, black berries that attract birds

✂️ Care & Maintenance:

  • Pruning: Can be pruned in spring to maintain shape and size
  • Pests/Diseases: Generally pest-resistant but may occasionally get spider mites, scale insects, or leaf spot diseases
  • Toxicity: Mildly toxic if ingested, so keep away from pets and children

🏡 Uses:

  • Garden Use: Great for shade gardens, tropical-themed landscapes, or as a privacy screen
  • Indoor Plant: Works well as a houseplant in bright, indirect light
  • Companion Plants: Ferns, hostas, camellias, and hydrangeas complement it well

$11.25 – $38.25 inc. GST

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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $44.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $66.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $132.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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