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bright indirect light (3-6 feet from a south or west window, or right next to an east window. Under a grow light, 6-10 inches away works well) is ideal. It can tolerate lower light better than most plants, but will become leggy without enough brightness. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which scorches the large leaves.Light
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Let the top inch dry out between waterings. Leaf drop happens from both overwatering and underwatering - aim for consistent moisture.Water
Prefers moderate to high humidity (60-80%. Group your plants together, set them on a pebble tray with water, or run a humidifier nearby), around 45-55%. Mist regularly or use a humidifier, especially in heated interiors during winter.Humidity
Cooler than most houseplants - prefers around 50°F (10°C) at night and 65°F (18°C) during the day. It can handle brief frosts outdoors (USDA Zones 7a-10b) if sheltered.Temperature
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Fatshedera lizei plant

Botanical Wonder Plant

Fatshedera lizei

Moderate

Fatshedera lizei is a genuine botanical oddity: a hybrid between two different genera (Fatsia and Hedera), which almost never happens in the plant world. You get the large, glossy five-lobed leaves of Japanese Aralia on a plant with the sprawling, climbing tendencies of English Ivy — resulting in something that can't quite decide if it's a shrub or a vine. It's completely sterile, so no seeds, ever.

Fatshedera lizei plant
KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fatshedera lizei plant
KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Care Guide

How to grow Botanical Wonder Plant

Light

bright indirect light (3-6 feet

Water

Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Humidity

60-80%

Temperature

Cooler than most houseplants -

Soil

Well-draining loamy mix.

Propagation

Stem cuttings in spring or early summer.

Common Problems

Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, and

Did You Know

Fun Facts

Fatshedera lizei is an intergeneric hybrid — a cross between two entirely different plant genera — which is extraordinarily rare in the botanical world and the reason it earned the name 'Botanical Wonder.'

Pet Safety

Toxic to pets

Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. The sap can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Keep away from children and pets, and wear gloves when handling.

Sources

  1. Fatshedera Lizei Care Guide - JOMO Studio (opens in new tab)Reference
  2. Fatshedera Lizei Care Guide — JOMO Studio (opens in new tab)Reference
  3. How to Grow Fatshedera - Harvest to Table (opens in new tab)Reference
  4. How to Grow Fatshedera — Harvest to Table (opens in new tab)Reference
  5. Plant of the Week: Botanical Wonder — University of Arkansas Extension (opens in new tab)Reference
  6. Plant of the Week: Botanical Wonder - University of Arkansas Extension (opens in new tab)University Extension
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