- Fatsia
Botanical name: fatsia japonica
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3 – 16 ft in height and a 4 – 6 ft spread
Bloom time: fall
Hardy zone: zones 8-10
Flower color: white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: 8 – 12 inches a year
Pruning instructions: trim as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great for a shade garden
Light needs: full shade
Special features: year round vibrant green foliage
Watering instructions: let soil become nearly completely dry in between watering
Fertilizing instructions : mix a quarter dose of liquid fertilizer in your plants weekly watering
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: sandy or clay soil
Companion plants: ferns, hostas, camellias
Toxicity level: non-toxic for human adults and pets but can cause skin irritation in children
Invasive species: no
