Tetrapanax papyrifera Rice paper plant (Araliaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Tetrapanax papyrifera
Rice paper plant
Evergreen shrub
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The Tetrapanax papyrifera plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Taiwan. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rice paper plant. Some home gardeners know the variety as Aralia papyrifera. Fatsia papyrifera.

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Latin Name:  Tetrapanax papyrifera
Common Name:  Rice paper plant
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  (Hook.)K.Koch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Hillsides in woods and shrub thickets[147].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow autumn in a greenhouse[200]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow on for at least their first year in the greenhouse. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Consider giving the plants some protection from winter cold for their first few years outdoors[K]. Division of suckers in the early spring. They can be difficult to establish[200]. It is probably best to pot up the divisions and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse until they are well established. Keep them in the greenhouse for their first winter then plant them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

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