How to grow Tetrapanax Papyriferus

Tetrapanax papyriferus

Can adapt to acidic, or alkaline conditions and is hardy.

Transplanting Tetrapanax papyriferus

Potentially can grow up to 6m, although the frost may cut it back in the winter. It suckers profusely, sometimes a few feet from the main plant.
Part sun or sunny position if it has plenty of water

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tetrapanax papyriferus is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Tetrapanax papyriferus

The white pith is used to make rice paper. Not the rice paper uses in cooking but paper used in painting and manuscripts

How long does Tetrapanax papyriferus take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tetrapanax papyriferus takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Tetrapanax papyriferus Etymology

Rice paper plant as the pith is used to make rice paper for writing and painting

Other names for Tetrapanax papyriferus

Rice Paper Plant

Tetrapanax papyriferus (Hook.) K. Koch, orth. var.

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