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FATSIA JAPONICA PROBLEM

Robert FlemingRobert Fleming Posts: 18
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Hi There,

 

I think i have a problem with my Fatsia Japonica.

See photo below. All the branches are the same. Any idea what the problem is?

 

Thanks,

 

Rob.

 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,737

    I think that's frost damage - it probably put on lots of lovely lush growth in that warm spell we had, and then it turned cold again and the frosts returned. 

    I'd cut back the damaged growth - it'll put on new growth again. image

    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    Heck it doesn't look happy image They don't like a wet site (but I wonder if it has dried out) they don't like being in the sun, what aspect does it have ? The leaves to the top right of the photo look well if maybe a bit droopy.

  • WintersongWintersong Posts: 2,436

    As Dove says,  this looks like frost damage

    Cut back to healthy grow,  there will be plenty of shoots coming in the warmer weather.  A good feed might also make a happy plant image

  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    Dove mine get frosted but they haven't flopped like that. However it does look like a small plant mine is huge and when young and it lived in a pot it did get winter protection. 

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,737
    KEF wrote (see)

    Dove mine get frosted but they haven't flopped like that. However it does look like a small plant mine is huge and when young and it lived in a pot it did get winter protection. 

    I think the thing is that we had that warm spell - plants like fatsia thought summer had come and put on loads of lush growth which didn't have the chance to toughen up even a little bit before the temperatures plummeted.

    Most springs we wouldn't have had that very warm spell which initiated such a lot of  lush growth.

    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 50,213

    Mine is the same - although not quite to that extreme. I leave some of the frosted  bits in situ (unless they're really black) until new growth is well  through, as it gives a little protection until the cold spells have completely gone. It'll be fine. image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 33,705

    Can I spy an nice fat new bud developing at the very top? or is it just a trick of the light?

    Devon.
  • Robert FlemingRobert Fleming Posts: 18

    Dear All,

     

    Thank you for your views. I will cut back and keep my fingers crossed.

    Rob.

     

  • Tropical SamTropical Sam Posts: 1,488

    The flower stalk needs removing. Inside the black seed heads are seeds, they need light to germinate if you want to try.

    I would remove the leaves that do not look 100% and give the roots a good feed.

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