A leaf like an open hand
Deep lobes radiate from the centre and turn each blade into a large graphic shape.
Fatsia 'Variegata' 14cm
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€16,00
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Fatsia japonica ‘Variegata’
Eight lobes and one very clear opinion about who fills the corner
- Araliaceae
- Palmate leaves
- Cream variegation
- Cool conditions
- Indirect light
Fatsia japonica ‘Variegata’ opens large glossy palmate leaves with deep lobes, a green centre and irregular cream-white margins that illuminate the structure.
At approximately 45 cm in the current size it adds immediate volume and architecture, while preferring a cooler sheltered position than a typical tropical houseplant.
What makes it distinctive
Large palmate geometry, cream edges and shrubby potential create foliage that fills space in one gesture.
Cream light at the perimeter
Irregular pale zones follow the edge and make the darker green ground look deeper.
A shrub with indoor manners
The species is an evergreen shrub and can become substantial, but pot culture and pruning keep it manageable.
Why you will love it: it brings outdoor-garden foliage into a cool bright corner with dramatic scale and asymmetric variegation.
In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Give it a bright entrance, cool room or sheltered partially shaded balcony after acclimation. A simple black, white, green or natural-stone planter lets the large leaves dominate.
Plants that set it off
Pair it with smaller or finer-leaved forms so the large palmate shape remains clear rather than crowded.
- Asplenium nidus — whole rippled fronds contrasting with the deep lobes.
- Ophiopogon planiscapus — fine dark linear foliage acting as a low base.
- Hedera helix — smaller lobed leaves and trailing movement that repeat the theme at another scale.
Care at a glance
Light
Bright indirect light to partial shade, protected from strong midday sun, especially across white tissue.
Water
Water when the top 2–4 cm dries, keeping a steady rhythm without permanent saturation.
Atmosphere
Keep at 12–24°C in a cool stable setting with moderate humidity and good airflow.
Pets
Reliable pet-safety documentation is insufficient. Keep it out of reach as a precaution.
Selected for this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail
Light for two-tone leaves
Bright indirect light maintains variegation without scorching white margins. Partial shade is tolerated, but new growth may become greener in deep shade.
Steady watering
Water when the top 2–4 cm dries and drain fully. It dislikes both permanent mud and prolonged complete dryness.
Humidity and airflow
Moderate humidity and gentle air movement keep broad leaves clean. Wipe away dust and avoid leaving water on foliage for hours.
Cooler temperatures
Fatsia prefers cooler conditions than many tropical houseplants. Keep ideally at 12–24°C, away from hot dry air and sudden frost.
Substrate and shaping
Use a rich but airy mix with good drainage. Pruning during active growth controls height and encourages denser branching.
Nutrition and repotting
During active growth, use Nutri One, a complete liquid NPK feed with trace elements, only as directed and never on bone-dry mix. After repotting into a fresh enriched substrate, wait before feeding so nutrition is not needlessly doubled.
Botanical identityOrigin & taxonomic identityThe species, origin and cultivated selection
An accepted Araliaceae species
Fatsia japonica is an accepted evergreen shrub. ‘Variegata’ is a cultivated form with stable cream margins.
East Asian origin
The native range is documented in southern Korea and Japan to the Nansei Islands, primarily in the subtropical biome.
It was once called Aralia japonica
The original name Aralia japonica was published in the eighteenth century and is now a synonym. The accepted genus is Fatsia.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who likes to look beyond the surface
The leaf is palmately lobed, not compound
Lobes are parts of one continuous blade, not separate leaflets. They all radiate from a shared central point.
Variegation reduces photosynthetic area
Cream tissue carries less chlorophyll. The plant therefore needs ample indirect light but protection from scorch along pale edges.
It shares a family with ivy
Araliaceae also includes Hedera and other plants with often lobed or compound foliage, explaining some morphological echoes.
Coolness changes the water balance
Mix dries more slowly at lower temperatures. Fatsia's preference for cooler conditions does not mean roots should stay permanently wet.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about behaviour, common signs and correct care for this plant.
01 Can it be grown outdoors?
Yes in a mild climate in sheltered partial shade, but a greenhouse-grown plant needs gradual acclimation. Protect it from frost, strong wind and midday sun.
02 When exactly should I water?
Check the top 2–4 cm. Water once dry, before the whole root ball dries out, and let excess water escape.
03 Why do the white edges scorch?
Pale tissue has less chlorophyll and is more sensitive to strong sun, dry draughts and abrupt drought. Move it gradually into a sheltered bright position and stabilise watering.
04 Why are new leaves greener?
Very low light can reduce visible variegation. Move it gradually into brighter indirect light without sudden exposure to hot sun.
05 Can it stay outdoors in cool weather?
In a mild climate it can adapt to a sheltered partially shaded position, but a greenhouse-grown plant needs gradual acclimation and protection from frost, wind and harsh sun.
06 Is it safe for pets?
There is not enough reliable documentation to call it definitively safe for cats or dogs. The prudent choice is to keep it out of reach and seek veterinary advice if it has been chewed or swallowed.
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