Fatshedera is an evergreen foliage plant with leaves shaped like a bear's paw, shade-tolerant and easy to grow, making it ideal for indoors

Fatshedera is an evergreen foliage plant in the Araliaceae family, bred from an intergeneric cross between Fatsia japonica and Hedera (ivy), combining the traits of both. Its leaves are palmately lobed, mostly with five lobes, round and full in shape, closely resembling a bear's paw, which is how it got the name Fatshedera.

Unlike many upright-growing foliage plants, Fatshedera stems have a somewhat climbing or trailing habit; given a support they can extend upward, and if allowed to hang freely they can form a hanging basket display. It stays evergreen all year round, with deep green glossy leaves and good shade tolerance, making it very suitable for placing in living rooms, studies and other corners with soft light.

When caring for Fatshedera, place it in bright indirect light and avoid direct harsh sun, otherwise the leaf edges tend to scorch. Water when the soil surface dries, keeping the potting soil moist but not waterlogged, and reduce watering appropriately when winter temperatures are low. It likes a warm, humid environment and needs protection from cold during the winter; when the air is dry, mist the leaves to raise humidity. A loose, fertile, well-draining potting mix is best.

Fatshedera is usually propagated by cuttings; cut healthy leafy stems and insert them into a moist medium, keeping them warm and humid until they root. If yellowing leaves appear in daily care, it is usually related to overwatering, too much light or dry air, and adjusting the care routine promptly will allow it to recover. Keeping the environment well ventilated during the growing season also helps reduce problems with pests such as scale insects and red spider mites.