Fatsia Japonica Castor Oil Plant, 'FALSE' Castor Oil Plant

[@tikitropicals65]

I would assume it’s called the false caster oil plant as its leaf shape may have been mistaken for a green Ricinus which is the caster oil plant.

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Ah. Yes. Thank you. I'll pin this comment. Mark

[@tikitropicals65]

I would just like to add that despite Fatsia being able to take full sun they will often look much better in shade producing much darker leaves that are often bigger. I have self sown seedlings in full shade that look super happy.

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Thank you!!! I bet you're exactly right. Appreciate your knowledge. Mark

[@rogernorman5241]

if well feed and watered i have grown them well on sun.

[@tikitropicals65]

@@rogernorman5241they can grow well in full sun I agree but if you can give them shade they often look better.

[@tropiclaud]

So true! I have two large fatsia japonicas in the garden, one in shade and one in sun. They almost look like different plants!

[@GardenMyselfHappy]

I've been maintaining mine at 6 foot for 2 years and it was a lidl buy in 2020. So it'll definitely grow large. The flowers in late autumn / early winter are insect magnets. Hope yours thrive.

[@vincenzecalzone8666]

It's a great plant Mark. You're very kind to it with the care you've shown them but I think they'd literally tolerate being dumped in a hole and neglected😂. I've just planted 6 of these in my allotment, 4 standards and 2 spiders webs to form an exotic-style tough border. You've been rightly generous with the spacing. I've planted mine closer as I want the border to form more quickly and I'm much further north than you so everything grows slower up here. I've had a standard fatsia in my back garden for nearly 20 years. It's tolerated -10°C, full sun, heavy clay. They're bomb proof. It'll be alive long after I'm dead. Great job with the design and planting. Following your progression in the programme with interest 👍

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

thank you vincenze, are you in scotland then? I really appreciate your thoughts here and it makes me feel very hopeful for my fatsias - i also planted a spiders web and green fingers recently. fingers crossed! mark

[@vincenzecalzone8666]

@MarksHouseandGardenUK I'm in Newcastle upon Tyne Mark. I've had a standard fatsia 15 years plus outside here now 2m wide and tall. Never any bother even in full sun. Polycarpa are really soft here though particularly the new growth and get damaged. Spiders webs done well here. A cheap but great plant that I've found a mandatory addition to the garden 👍

[@kimstockwell721]

It's going to look great Mark.

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Thanks Kim. Big excitement today. Toads and Newts have arrived! (Video posted) Mark

[@David_Banner]

I have several varieties of Fatsia and the standard Japonica is definitely the hardiest and fastest growing in my experience. Mine was planted two years ago and is now about 1.5m. It was about the same size as the ones you have planted. A great fully hardy evergreen that prefers part shade.

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

can't wait for mine to be this height!!

[@DJSupaflyguy]

👌👌👌👌ive got 4/5 myself 👍

[@Pareshbpatel]

Very informative vide on growing Fatsia Japonica. Thanks. {2024-09-19}

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Mark

[@Tropical-sun]

Just be careful the roots in the future don't puncher the pond liner. A plant of that size must have a big root system.

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Yes it's a good point and definitely worth considering. Thank you. Mark

[@steverichardson4374]

Have you got a gunner manacata wood love it

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Hi Steve....I might have....🤔😉

[@pburgess4727]

Have you thought how you will plant more plants and maintain plants once you fill pond?

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Hi, yes, I can wade in the pond or alternatively come in from behind. I'll look a bit like David Bellamy but I'll get through :-)

[@Ceoil]

8:07 ​@MarksHouseandGardenUK Would you consider a stepping stone or 3 in the pond for acces? Could look good too.

[@award210]

My fatsia is in a corner of the garden which doesn’t get the sun until around 3pm and it’s about 5ft high and is always flowering

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

Hi anne, i really hope mine get this big. can't wait. Mark