Growing Habits of Fatsia japonica and Summer Care Methods

Fatsia japonica is a very common shade-tolerant foliage plant, and it can be seen in parks, landscaping and other places. Because it is relatively shade-tolerant, it is also often grown in pots indoors. So how should Fatsia japonica be cultivated in the hot summer?

Fatsia japonica

1. Habits: Fatsia japonica likes warmth, fears intense heat, is relatively tolerant of moisture, fears drought, is extremely shade-tolerant, fears strong direct sunlight, has relatively strong resistance to harmful gases, and is best grown in a relatively shady environment and in moist, loose, fertile soil.

2. Summer care: Fatsia japonica plants grow relatively quickly in summer, so potted plants need to be repotted every year to replenish fresh, fertile soil. During the growing period from April to October, fertilize once every 2 weeks. In midsummer, move potted plants to a shaded place for care or display, and also water frequently, regularly spray water on the leaves and keep the potting soil moist.

How should Fatsia japonica be cared for in summer?

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Fatsia japonica is actually named because its leaves are palm-shaped and look as if they have 8 corners. Its leaf clusters are glossy and green in four sections, and the leaves are like green palms. It is relatively shade-tolerant and often grows in gardens or is planted beside rockeries and large trees. Of course, it can also serve very well as a foliage plant for indoor display or for display in halls and conference venues.

[Growing Habits]
Fatsia japonica likes a warm and humid climate. It is also relatively shade-tolerant but cannot tolerate drought, and it has a certain degree of cold tolerance. It is best planted in moist sandy loam with good drainage.
[Cultivation Methods]
Fertilizing and watering: From April to October is the period of vigorous growth for Fatsia japonica. At this time we fertilize it once every 2 weeks, and after October we should stop fertilizing it. In the hot summer and autumn seasons, water it frequently, and pay attention to spraying water on its leaves and the surrounding space to increase the humidity in the air. After October, watering should be strictly controlled.
Light and temperature: Fatsia japonica likes a cool environment, and the best temperature for growth is between 10-25 degrees. It is also a semi-shade plant and avoids strong sunlight. When cultivated in a greenhouse, it needs to be given more light in winter, while in spring, summer and autumn it should be properly shaded from the sun. If it is exposed to direct sunlight for a short time in summer, it will also develop sunscald, but if the light is insufficient for a long time, its leaves will become small and thin. After being moved outdoors in April, it needs to be placed under tree shade for care.

Loosening the soil and repotting: We can repot it once every 1-2 years. Repotting generally needs to be done in March-April. When loosening the soil and repotting, it is best to add base fertilizer to the bottom of the pot, and the potting soil can also be chosen as a mix of humus soil or peat soil. If river sand or perlite is added, it can also be mixed and prepared, and of course fine sand can also be used for cultivation.
Division: When combining this with spring repotting, we can tip the plant that has filled the pot out of the pot, then prune its poorly growing roots, and then cut the original plant clump into many plants, transplant them into pots of appropriate size, and place them in a well-ventilated, cool environment for care. After 2-3 weeks they can be transferred to normal management, and division propagation should be done by dividing and planting right away, so that the survival rate can be greatly improved.

[Price]
Generally, the price of Fatsia japonica is not expensive, about 3.5 yuan per plant, and different local consumption conditions will cause the price of Fatsia japonica to fluctuate, but the range of fluctuation will not be very large.