{"product_id":"ps-3ltr-hp-fat-papx1","title":"Fatsia japonica (Paper Plant) – Large Leaf Houseplant (3L Pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA big, glossy, deeply lobed evergreen that brings a lush tropical look to a shady room where most large-leaved plants struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFatsia japonica is a hardy shrub that is grown as much indoors as out, and it is one of the best plants for a north-facing room, a hallway, a bathroom or an office corner with limited natural light. The leaves are large, hand-shaped and glossy dark green, and they give a plant a bold architectural presence from the moment it arrives. In late autumn a mature plant carries rounded heads of creamy flowers, followed by black berries, and outdoors these are a valuable last nectar source for bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndoors it wants a cool, bright room out of direct sun; hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves. It prefers cooler temperatures between about 10C and 20C, so keep it away from radiators. Water regularly to keep the compost moist but not waterlogged, feed once a month in spring and summer, and wipe the leaves now and then to keep them glossy. It can also go outside, where it is hardy across most of Britain in partial or full shade and in a large container; a hard frost may damage the big leaves but it normally shoots again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as one established plant in a 3 litre pot. The berries and leaves are harmful if eaten, so keep it away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper plant, Japanese aralia, castor oil plant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2 to 4m x 2 to 4m outdoors; much more compact indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright and spreading evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaded rooms, north-facing windows, bathrooms, offices, or a shady patio pot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, deeply lobed, glossy dark green evergreen leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn to early winter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium or low light indoors, out of direct sun; shade or partial shade outdoors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained houseplant compost, kept moist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy across most of Britain when grown outdoors; sold here as a houseplant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; regular watering and an occasional wipe of the leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter flowers and berries, with evergreen foliage all year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub grown indoors or out\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOKE House","offers":[{"title":"Nursery Pot","offer_id":54004252639498,"sku":"PS-3LTR-HP-FAT-PAPX1","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Stoneware Pot","offer_id":54004252672266,"sku":"PS-3L-HP-FAT-PAPX1-CP1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Stoneware Pot","offer_id":54004252705034,"sku":"PS-3L-HP-FAT-PAPX1-CP2","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2479\/8218\/files\/file_3317e4e9-fbcb-4a22-81d6-a1e258fae1fd.png?v=1793274287","url":"https:\/\/kokehouse.co.uk\/products\/ps-3ltr-hp-fat-papx1","provider":"KOKE House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}