Houseplant Aralia of Japan or Fatsia japonica

Japanese houseplant Fatsia

• Liters : 2,5
• Height : 50/60 H
• Container : 17 cm
• Weight : 5-10 kg
• Do not expose too much to direct sun , prefer the shade.
• Cream-colored or white flowers , grow in clusters.
• Soil : with good drainage, universal substrate can be used.
• Irrigation : take care that the soil is not too dry.
• Fertilizers : liquid, with a good amount of Nitrogen.
• Temperature : it is a very adaptable plant, but you must take care that it is not in places with a temperature higher than 21 degrees or lower than 8.
• Optimal temperature : 16-21 degrees.

It is an ideal plant to start you in the world of gardening, or if you do not have much time to dedicate to it, since it does not require too specific care .

You can multiply them by soaked seeds or cuttings , in the latter case you should put them under plastic.

Despite being a plant with medicinal properties, you must be very careful with its sage, which if ingested is toxic .

Caring for Fatsia japonica:

• Watering: in summer it is convenient to water it twice a week , in winter once.
• It must receive a lot of indirect light to promote its growth.
• Main pests: spider mite (increase humidity to prevent this pest from attacking), mealybugs (can be controlled using methyl alcohol, then you should wash the leaves well).