How much sunlight does my Fatshedera Lizei need?

Fatshedera Lizei may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Fatshedera Lizei?

Fatshedera Lizei does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Fatshedera Lizei?

Fatshedera Lizei should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Fatshedera Lizei?

Fatshedera Lizei is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Can Fatshedera Lizei be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Fatshedera Lizei can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Fatshedera Lizei easy to care for?

Fatshedera Lizei is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Fatshedera Lizei?

Fatshedera Lizei prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Fatshedera Lizei

The intergeneric hybrid created by crossing Fatsia japonica 'Moserii' with Hedera helix in the Araliaceae family is tolerant of adverse conditions including air pollution and coastal sea spray. It works well planted under taller shrubs, in containers, or in borders and makes a good houseplant.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Fatshedera lizei

Genus

Fatshedera

Family

Araliaceae

Order

Apiales

Also known as

Tree ivy, Tree ivy and Aralia ivy

How to care for Fatshedera Lizei

Water

How often to water your Fatshedera Lizei

Fatshedera Lizei needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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Light needs and placement for plant Fatshedera Lizei: 3ft from a window

Fatshedera Lizei may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fatshedera Lizei in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Fatshedera Lizei

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fatshedera Lizei: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fatshedera Lizei after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Fatshedera Lizei is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors