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X Fatshedera lizei - Tree Ivy A bi-generic hybrid between
Fatsia and Hedera
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The Plant: Lush foliage plant bearing shiny hand-shaped leaves of
emerald green with lighter gold veining. The Tree Ivy plant is a result
of a cross between the Fatsia and a Hedera. As well as being a good
general purpose houseplant, Fatshedera lizei is good for shrub borders
or as specimen plant in container outdoors - being quite hardy. It may
need cutting back hard from time to time, otherwise this evergreen may
become a bit too leggy!
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Its needs: X Fatshedera prefers to be grown in shade or
semi-shade conditions, but with good circulation of air, and a
moist cool atmosphere. A well-draining, fertile potting mix is
advised.
Care: During the growing season the Tree Ivy should be
watered very well once a week, and fed every 2 – 3 weeks. Reduce
watering in winter to every 3 weeks, without feed. Whilst cool
conditions are preferred, X Fatshedera can tolerate warmth.
Either way this plant grows vigorously and should be trimmed to
shape regularly. It can be trained to grow up a pole or mini
trellis, or grown as a bushy shrub resembling a Fatsia. Watch
out for red spider mite, scale pest and aphids.
Good for: Lush, vigorous growth, vibrant evergreen
foliage, attractive, but could get quite big quite quickly!
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