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Fatsia not doing well indoors
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I have a Fatsia which I kept indoors for most of last winter (I bought it during winter) and it did well. I kept it outside in the summer and it grew brilliantly but I've brought it in as it's in a pot and there is no shelter in my outside space - it's completely exposed to wind and frost. Problem is, it's definitely suffering indoors. It looks as dry as hell and big holes are forming on the leaves. I can't find any insects on it causing this, but is there anything I can do? It does get very harsh on my terrace so I'm reluctant to put it outside. Thanks for any help, Tom. |
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Fatsia not doing well indoors
"Tom" wrote in message ... Hi, I have a Fatsia which I kept indoors for most of last winter (I bought it during winter) and it did well. I kept it outside in the summer and it grew brilliantly but I've brought it in as it's in a pot and there is no shelter in my outside space - it's completely exposed to wind and frost. Problem is, it's definitely suffering indoors. It looks as dry as hell and big holes are forming on the leaves. I can't find any insects on it causing this, but is there anything I can do? It does get very harsh on my terrace so I'm reluctant to put it outside. Thanks for any help, Tom. It's a pity you brought it in, Tom. They're bone hardy and would probably cope. However, although they can deal with a lot of cold, their leaves can take a beating in the wind. If it were mine (but starting as you have it now), I would gradually harden it off. Then, I would dig a hole in the border soil somewhere and 'plunge' it, pot and all, in the ground. This would help to keep the frost off the roots and would make it more stable. Then I would use some strong canes and some windbreak fabric (I use the slotted black plastic sheeting. Don't know what it's called) to build a frame all around it, to keep the wind off. That should be quite enough to get it through the winter. I don't know what the big holes are, but unless you can see something relentlessly nibbling, I wouldn't worry too much. If the leaves deteriorate and you're worried, you could always take the leaves off. The plant will replace them in the spring. Hope it's not too late, and you can save it. Spider |
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It's a pity you brought it in, Tom. They're bone hardy and would probably cope. However, although they can deal with a lot of cold, their leaves can take a beating in the wind. I can put it back out, would either of you recommend that? I don't have any soil though, I just have an exposed roof terrace so everything is in pots. |
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Fatsia not doing well indoors
"Tom" wrote in message et... It's a pity you brought it in, Tom. They're bone hardy and would probably cope. However, although they can deal with a lot of cold, their leaves can take a beating in the wind. I can put it back out, would either of you recommend that? I don't have any soil though, I just have an exposed roof terrace so everything is in pots. I would most certainly put it outside, but not until I'd hardened it off. If you're not familiar with this jargon, it simply means gradually exposing the plant to the outdoors again (during the day and bringing it in at night) so that it becomes used to the cold weather again and can cope with that level of exposure. Because you've got no soil on the roof, I suggest you raise it slightly off the ground then surround the pot with other pots or old carpet (or similar), plus the wind break. It should certainly survive that. It doesn't normally need pampering; you're having to take special care now because you've accustomed it to indoor temperatures. Spider |
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hi there, we have a fatsia which we originally had as a house plant around 6 years ago, it grew too big for the bathroom where it lived and i transplanted it into the front garden the following year, it is quite happy in the garden with no special treatment apart from a quick trim each year and now stands around 7 foot high and spans a good 5 1/2 feet, have recently found out that if you trim off the fruits the leaves grow larger if you leave the fruits on the leaves get a little stunted, so i guess they ok for outside and stand up to high winds and frosts very well apart from the occasional black leaf (frostbite) the wife calls it but trim it off and all is well, have fun kev
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