Plant Care Spiderweb Fatsia

Spiderweb Fatsia

Taxonomy

Fatsia japonica 'Spiderweb'
Fatsia
Araliaceae
Apiales

How to care for Spiderweb Fatsia

πŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Spiderweb Fatsia

Water needs for Spiderweb Fatsia
0.5 cups
every 9

Spiderweb Fatsia 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
β˜€οΈ Light

Finding light for Spiderweb Fatsia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Spiderweb Fatsia: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Spiderweb Fatsia can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive πŸ’ͺ.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Spiderweb Fatsia in your home 🏑.

πŸͺ΄ Nutrients

How to fertilize Spiderweb Fatsia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Spiderweb Fatsia: 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 Spiderweb Fatsia after it doubles in size or once a yearβ€”whichever comes first.

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πŸ’‘ FAQs
πŸ’¦ Water Needs

Spiderweb Fatsia 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.

Spiderweb Fatsia Water Frequency →

Spiderweb Fatsia Root Rot →


β˜€οΈ Sunlight Needs

Spiderweb Fatsia can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive πŸ’ͺ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏑.

Spiderweb Fatsia Light Requirements →

Spiderweb Fatsia Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐢 🐈 πŸ‘Ά Toxicity

Spiderweb Fatsia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


πŸ’¨ Humidity

Spiderweb Fatsia doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Spiderweb Fatsia Humidity Needs →


πŸͺ΄ Soil

Spiderweb Fatsia 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!

Best Soil Mix for Spiderweb Fatsia →

Best Pots for Spiderweb Fatsia →

When and How to Successfully Repot Spiderweb Fatsia →

What Are Healthy Spiderweb Fatsia Roots →


πŸ’© Fertilizer

Spiderweb Fatsia 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Spiderweb Fatsia →


🌎 Native Region

Spiderweb Fatsia is native to Southern Japan and Taiwan.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
πŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Spiderweb Fatsia, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Spiderweb Fatsia

Spiderweb Fatsia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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