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Fatsia Japonica

nowonlythreenowonlythree Posts: 7
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There are holes in the leaves of my Fatsia also the leaves are turning rather pale, I have sprayed it and brought it inside as it is in a pot, I have also put some fish and bone meal on the surface is there anything else I should do please?

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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    They don't do well in pots. Can we have a photo please to show size and also  the pot 
  • nowonlythreenowonlythree Posts: 7

  • nowonlythreenowonlythree Posts: 7
    Fatsia japonica
  • nowonlythreenowonlythree Posts: 7
    Thank you
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    It doesn't look bad to me, but it's really an outdoor plant and would be happier in the ground.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • nowonlythreenowonlythree Posts: 7
    I cut off the affected leaves so it's looking better but I will find a spot in the garden for it ASAP thank you
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Doesn't look that bad to me either. Plants get holes in them, and they get old foliage. It's how they work.  :)
    Evergreens will always have leaves being shed and replaced too. 
    It needs to be in the ground - they become huge plants, and aren't great in pots, even big ones, unless you're experienced enough to care for them. Don't keep feeding it either. They need very little care other than a slow release food in spring or the odd feed of liquid seaweed. 
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    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • nowonlythreenowonlythree Posts: 7
    Thank you that's very helpful
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