Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant' (Rice paper plant 'Steroidal Giant')

Botanical name

Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant'

Other names

Rice paper plant 'Steroidal Giant', Aralia papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant', Fatsia papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant', Tetrapanax papyriferus 'Steroidal Giant'

Genus

Tetrapanax Tetrapanax

Variety or Cultivar

'Steroidal Giant' _ 'Steroidal Giant' is a tender, thicket-forming, evergreen shrub or small tree with stout shoots bearing very large, rounded, deeply-lobed, mid-green leaves, felted pale green underneath. Large clusters of white flowers in autumn are followed by spherical black fruit.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Suckering

Toxicity

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Pollen may cause an allergic reaction.

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Colour

Flower

White in Autumn

Foliage

Mid-green in All seasons

General care

Pruning

Remove suckers to restrict growth. Pruning group 1 or 7.

Propagation

In autumn, sow seed in containers and place in a cold frame.

Propagation methods

Seed, Suckers

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant' (Rice paper plant 'Steroidal Giant') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, City, Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse

Cultivation

Outdoors, grow in any well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from strong winds. In frost-prone areas, may behave deciduous. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely & feed monthly.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7