Fatsia Japonica Variegated (Spider Web)
$99.99
10” Pot
Fatsia japonica 'Variegata' (Variegated Japanese Aralia) is a striking evergreen shrub, prized for its large, tropical, palm-like leaves, which feature irregular creamy-white margins. This plant brings a bright, dramatic look to shade gardens and works well as an accent in container gardening.
Key Characteristics
- Variegation: Dark green foliage with creamy white margins.
- Size: Slow to moderate grower, typically reaching 6–8 ft tall and wide over 10 years, though often pruned to 3–5 ft in small gardens.
- Flowers: Produces unusual spherical, white flower clusters (resembling ivory fireworks) in late autumn.
- Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 7–10, often doing better in slightly warmer zones (7b) to prevent winter damage to leaves.
Popular Variegated Varieties
- Fatsia japonica 'Variegata': The classic variegated form with distinct, wide white margins.
- Fatsia japonica 'Spider's Web': A popular cultivar with fine, white speckling and streaking that resembles a spider's web on dark green leaves.
- Fatsia japonica 'Camouflage': Features a mix of green, lime, and yellow variegation.
Care Instructions
- Light: Thrives in partial to full shade, especially protecting it from hot afternoon sun, which can scorch the variegated edges.
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil but is highly adaptable to various soil types, including heavy clay.
- Watering: Water regularly during the growing season, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
- Maintenance: Low maintenance, but can be pruned in spring to control size or encourage a bushier habit.
- Indoor Use: Excellent for bright, non-direct indoor lighting; keep away from direct heat sources