Japanese aralia 'Variegata'

Fatsia japonica

How to grow Japanese aralia 'Variegata'

  • Dappled Sun

  • Medium

Needs regular weekly watering and more often in extreme heat.1

Will grow good in humus rich soil that is evenly moist. Feed with a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring.2

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Variegata is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. A soil ph of between 5.5 and 8.0 is ideal for Variegata as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Variegata from seed

Transplanting Variegata

As Variegata is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Variegata

Other Names for Japanese aralia 'Variegata'

Aralia

Footnotes

1 Monrovia entry on Camouflage Variegated Japanese aralia

2 monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/3541/camouflage-variegated-japanese-aralia/