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Fatsia stunted growth

garyblearscDBVzhNxgaryblearscDBVzhNx Posts: 13
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Can anyone help , not sure what is wrong with my Fatsia , but it does not seem to be growing , and these new growths on top i am not sure about , fatsia,s i have seen all look a lot taller , not as clumped up if you know what i mean , thanks in advance 
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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    We'd need a photo or two @garyblearscDBVzhNx :)
    The icon that looks like a mountain is the one for that.

    Some info on where it's growing, soil conditions etc would also be helpful.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • garyblearscDBVzhNxgaryblearscDBVzhNx Posts: 13
    Sorry photos on there way 
  • garyblearscDBVzhNxgaryblearscDBVzhNx Posts: 13

    Sorry forgot to attach pictures 
  • garyblearscDBVzhNxgaryblearscDBVzhNx Posts: 13
    Growing in a pot as photo,s in good sun , just looks to clumped up 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They aren't very happy in sun - a shady spot is ideal for them. :)
    They aren't always very successful in pots either, long term, as it's difficult to give them enough root room and nourishment. In the ground they make huge plants because they have enough room to spread properly.
    The pot is restricting the length of stems, and encouraging it to flower just now too.

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



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • garyblearscDBVzhNxgaryblearscDBVzhNx Posts: 13
    Thanks for your comments , when is best to move to ground and a more suitable shady spot 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    You can do that anytime, as long as ground isn't frozen or waterlogged  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • garyblearscDBVzhNxgaryblearscDBVzhNx Posts: 13
    Thanks Fairygirl for your help 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Pleasure. It'll be happier in the ground, and should thrive. They can be pruned a bit too, by taking stems right off at the main trunk if needed. Great plants  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601
    The growths on the top are flower buds, exactly what it should be doing just now!
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