How to grow & Care for Fatsia japonica ‘Variegata’ Variegated Japanese Aralia
Can you tell me what this houseplant is & how to care for it?
Hi Thanson,
Your plant looks like a Fatsia japonica ‘Variegata’ Variegated Japanese Aralia
Fatsia japonica ‘Variegata’ Variegated Japanese Aralia
Here are some basic care tips on how to grow and care for a Fatsia japonica (variegated Japanese aralia). You can read more about this plant in the Popular Houseplant section of the website.
Light: A Japanese aralia does well in bright filtered light. If you move it outdoors in the spring and summer be sure to keep it in the shade.
Water: Allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering. The leaves may even start to droop a little. Brown brittle leaves indicate under-watering. Soft leaves that turn yellow and fall off indicate over-watering.
Fertilizer: Use a well-balanced liquid plant food every other week in the spring and summer at 1/2 the recommended strength.
Temperature: A Fatsia japonica likes cool temperatures especially in the winter when it is resting. It does well in temperatures between 45-55 degrees in the winter and never above 70 degrees during the rest of the year.
Humidity: This plant likes medium to high humidity
