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Fatsia Japonica
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Hi All,
I am thinking of propagating the above, on the RHS website it mentions at least four ways to do so, but never mentions Fatsia Japonica by name, only other shrubs. Any recommendations?
I am thinking of propagating the above, on the RHS website it mentions at least four ways to do so, but never mentions Fatsia Japonica by name, only other shrubs. Any recommendations?
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Layering
Layering is a method of rooting a stem before cutting it away from the parent plant. As long as the stem is attached, it continues to receive nourishment and moisture from the parent plant, increasing the chances of rooting successfully. Pull a fatsia stem down to the ground and make a wound where you want roots to form. Bury the wounded part of the stem in the soil, keeping the tip end of the stem above ground. Tie the tip to a stake to encourage it to grow straight up. If the underground portion of the stem doesn’t want to stay underground, place a stone on top of it. Cut the new plant away once roots form.
Cuttings
Take 4- to 6-inch semi-ripe tip cuttings in summer when the stems are firm. Remove all but the uppermost cluster of leaves. Cuttings root faster and form stronger roots if the cut ends are treated with rooting hormone. Stick the lower end of the cutting about 2 inches into a pot filled with potting soil and keep the soil moist until roots form. Keeping the humidity around the plant high improves your chances of success. You can do this by covering the cutting with a plastic bag or a clear plastic soda bottle with the bottom cut out. Remove the covering once roots form.
Seeds
Harvest the berries when they are fully ripe and remove the flesh from the seeds. The seeds need light to germinate, so don’t bury them. Press the fresh seeds onto the surface of moist potting soil and keep the soil moist at all times. The seeds can take up to 40 days to germinate, so don’t give up on them too soon.
The above was obtained by Googling propagating Fatsia Japonica