Which Fatsia variety to choose?

The Fatsia genus offers several varieties with spectacular foliage patterns. Here is how the Fatsia Japonica Variegata stands out from the other variety in our catalog:

• Japonica Variegata (this plant): green and cream variegated foliage (H60 cm), bright cream edges, elegant and luminous effect. Classic variegated version.
• Spider Web: variegated foliage with spider web patterns, spectacular white marbling, unique graphic effect. Spider web version.

Why choose the Fatsia Japonica Variegata? If you are looking for a graphic plant with large variegated palmate leaves that bring brightness and elegance to shaded spaces, the Variegata is the perfect choice. Its cream variegated foliage brightens dark corners.

Exposure & location

The Fatsia Japonica Variegata appreciates partial shade to shade. It tolerates soft morning sun but avoids direct sun that burns its delicate variegated foliage.

• Exposure: Partial shade to shade, soft indirect light.
• Ideal: shaded balcony, sheltered terrace, urban garden, entrance or low-light interior.
• Temperature: 5 to 25 °C, tolerates cold down to -5 °C.
• Substrate: rich, fresh, and well-drained, universal potting soil with compost.

Verdeia tip: variegated foliage is more delicate than green foliage — protect it from direct sun and wind.

Watering & care

• Watering: regular; keep the substrate fresh and slightly moist without soaking.
• Frequency: about 2-3 times per week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: appreciates humidity, mist occasionally or dust the leaves.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Pruning: remove dead or damaged leaves at the base to maintain an elegant shape.

Regularly dust the large leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shine and improve photosynthesis.

Decor ideas & plant combinations

With its large variegated palmate leaves, the Fatsia Japonica Variegata brings a touch of tropical elegance and brightness to shaded spaces. It creates a graphic and sculptural focal point.

• To pair with: Ferns, Hostas, Heuchera, Carex, or shade plants to create a lush shade garden.
• Ideal pot: large matte ceramic pot (white, gray, black) or zinc to highlight the variegated foliage.
• Ambiance: perfect for brightening a shaded balcony, a sheltered terrace, an entrance, or a low-light interior.

The cream variegated foliage creates a bright contrast that lights up dark corners and adds depth.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for beginners.
• Tolerates shade — ideal for low-light spaces.
• Evergreen foliage — keeps its leaves all year round.
• Hardy — tolerates cold down to -5 °C in sheltered outdoor locations.
• Avoid direct sun — burns the delicate variegated foliage.
• Dust regularly — improves photosynthesis and aesthetics.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
• Moderate growth — patience needed to see the plant grow.
• Toxic if ingested — keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Spectacular graphic foliage — large palmate leaves up to 30 cm in diameter.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Fatsia japonica 'Variegata'
• Common name: Fatsia Japonica Variegata, variegated Japanese Aralia
• Family: Araliaceae
• Origin: Japan and South Korea
• Delivery dimensions: Ø19 × H60 cm
• Adult size: up to 1.5–2 meters
• Exposure: Partial shade to shade, soft indirect light
• Watering: regular, substrate fresh and slightly moist
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: toxic if ingested
• Decorative style: Tropical / Graphic / Elegant
• Particularity: large palmate leaves variegated green and cream, evergreen foliage, tolerates Partial shade, hardy to -5 °C, sculptural effect

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the variegation naturally varies according to the season.