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fatisa japonica

elviswilliams98elviswilliams98 Posts: 1
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I have a fatsia japonica, that did really well for years now all of a sudden the leaves have started to curl up and are very tough and leathery. Anyone know what this could be?thanks

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  • LoanaLoana Posts: 427

    Sorry elvis, i can't help you, i'm sure someone will tho ;) 

  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,905

    Is your Fatsia growing indoors or outdoors elvis?

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  • chickychicky Posts: 10,410

    They like it quite shady - has anything around it changed recently?  Any trees cut down that might be letting in more light?

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Mine certainly does that philippa - and not just in cold weather! I remove them right back at the main stem. They're not normally bothered by pests and diseases in my experience.

    Hopefully the OP will come back with more info. image

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    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Uh huh, RB ....image

    They also need a fair bit of moisture. Dry soil can be a factor. The foliage can prevent moisture getting through, so it's easy to think wateringis unnecessary if there's been quite a bit of rain. People think the plant is getting well watered when in reality, the ground could be drying out considerably. 

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



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • hayleythehoffS5F4YCj8hayleythehoffS5F4YCj8 Posts: 1
    elviswilliams98 said:

    I have a fatsia japonica, that did really well for years now all of a sudden the leaves have started to curl up and are very tough and leathery. Anyone know what this could be?thanks

    sounds like the plant is not receiving the correct nutrition. curly leaves often indicated that there is an imbalance in the soil or a lack of nutrition for the plant. I would recommend starting a feeding scheme to rebalance and add to the content of the soil. Try to go with the organic option always :).
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's a four year old thread so it's either recovered,  or it's dead  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146
    I can’t help thinking that if it’s Elvis’s plant it’s probably in the building ... 😉 

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  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    Anyway...still waiting for the product placement 
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  • BigladBiglad Posts: 3,265
    I swear I've seen that plant in my local chippy ;)
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