Fatsia Japonica Paper Plants

Fatsia Japonica – Paper Plant

Fatsia Japonica, commonly known as the Paper Plant or Japanese Aralia, is a striking evergreen houseplant celebrated for its bold, architectural foliage. Its large, deeply lobed, glossy dark green leaves create a lush tropical look that brings character and life to any indoor space.

This shade-loving houseplant is an excellent choice for rooms with limited natural light, including north-facing rooms, hallways, bathrooms, bedrooms and offices. It is one of the best large-leaved houseplants for darker corners where many other plants struggle to thrive.

Fatsia Japonica is ideal for beginners and busy plant owners alike. It is a low-maintenance, resilient plant that tolerates a range of indoor conditions. It also has air-purifying qualities, helping to improve the environment in your home or workspace.

Supplied in a 3 litre pot, this plant is well-established and ready to make an immediate impact in your chosen room or display.

Care Guide

• Position in a partially shaded to shaded spot, away from direct sunlight


• Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged


• Use well-drained compost to avoid root rot


• Prefers cooler temperatures between 10–20°C; avoid placing near radiators or heat sources


• Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser during spring and summer


• Wipe leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to keep them glossy and dust-free


• Repot every couple of years or when the plant becomes root-bound

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Fatsia japonica


• Common Names: Paper Plant, Japanese Aralia, Fig Leaf Palm, Castor Oil Plant


• Classification: Evergreen shrub


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Up to 2–4 m × 2–4 m (outdoors); typically more compact when grown indoors


• Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading Evergreen Shrub


• Perfect for: Shaded Rooms, North-Facing Windows, Bathrooms, Offices, Indoor Garden Displays


• Flowering Time: Autumn to Early Winter (small creamy-white umbel flowers)


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub (RHS Hardiness H5)


• Foliage: Large, Deeply Lobed, Glossy Dark Green Palmate Leaves


• Special Features: Air Purifying, Low Light Tolerant, Architectural Foliage

Free UK Delivery on Every Order

All orders placed Monday–Thursday before 2pm are packed the next working day and delivered within 24 hours of dispatch.

Example: Order on Monday → packed Tuesday → delivered Wednesday.

Orders placed Friday–Sunday are packed and shipped on Monday. We don't dispatch on weekends to ensure your plants travel fresh.

How Your Plants Arrive
Every plant is individually wrapped in our plastic-free packaging and secured in a custom box designed to keep them upright and protected in transit. If anything arrives damaged, get in touch — we'll replace it.

Returns
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