🌿 Camouflage Japanese Aralia
Fatsia japonica 'Variegata'
This striking variegated shrub features large, deeply lobed, glossy leaves splashed with green and cream in a distinctive camouflage-like pattern, adding bold texture to shaded South Florida spaces.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Forests of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
☀️ Light: Part shade to full shade; protect from harsh direct sun
💧 Water: Regular water; keep soil consistently moist without becoming soggy
📏 Size: Rounded shrub reaching 4 to 6 feet tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Clusters of small white flowers appear in fall, followed by dark berries
🌱 Landscape Use: A bold accent for shade gardens and foundation plantings
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic to dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend for rich, well-draining soil, then feed lightly with Espoma Plant-Tone during the growing season.