How many years can a Fatsia japonica tree generally live?

Fatsia japonica, also known as eight-gold plate and Jingangzuan, is a species of the genus Fatsia in the family Araliaceae under the class Dicotyledoneae. Its leaves are palm-shaped, but the leaf lobes are only about eight in number, hence the name "eight-gold plate." It is commonly used as a landscaping plant planted beside rockeries and large trees, and can also be grown indoors as a potted plant. So how many years can a Fatsia japonica tree live?

1. How many years can Fatsia japonica live

The Fatsia japonica tree is an evergreen shrub or small tree, generally reaching a height of up to 5m. With proper care, it can generally live at least ten years or more, but the specific situation is still determined by the care method and local climate. Fatsia japonica grows relatively fast, growing especially quickly during the seedling stage, and can grow about 50 cm in a year, but as it grows and develops, the growth rate will become slower and slower. To maintain its growth, careful maintenance is also needed.

The genus Fatsia has 2 species, one distributed in Japan, and the other native to Taiwan, China. Besides being used for landscaping, its leaves and root bark can both be used medicinally. In the “Taiwan Medicinal Plants Flora” it is recorded that “the leaves and root bark, used to treat bruises and injuries, and to remove blood stasis”; its medicinal effects can resolve phlegm and relieve cough, dispel wind and remove dampness, and treat bruises and injuries.

2. Key points for caring for the Fatsia japonica tree

Fatsia japonica is extremely shade-tolerant and has a certain degree of cold tolerance, but is not drought-tolerant. It likes a warm and humid environment. When caring for Fatsia japonica, you can follow these characteristics. The main points are as follows:

1. Fatsia japonica likes a cool environment, with an optimum growth temperature of about 10~25°C. It is a semi-shade plant and cannot be exposed to direct sunlight, so it should be shaded in summer.

2. When potted, Fatsia japonica needs frequent repotting and soil turning. Generally, the soil should be turned and the pot changed once every 1~2 years, preferably in March-April. When turning the soil and changing the pot, you can take the opportunity to place sufficient base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot to ensure the growth of Fatsia japonica.

3. Fatsia japonica likes a humid environment. In the high-temperature seasons of summer and autumn, water frequently and pay attention to increasing air humidity. After entering October, control watering to avoid water accumulation, which can easily lead to root rot.

4. April-October is the vigorous growth period of Fatsia japonica. Apply a thin liquid fertilizer once about every 2 weeks, and stop fertilizing after October.

That is all about Fatsia japonica. It symbolizes strength and backbone, and its flower language is wealth from all directions, gathering talent from all sides, and rising to a higher level. When caring for it, be sure to have more patience and care.