Farfugium japonicum ‘Gigantea’
$8.99 sales tax
Description
Plants for sale are Farfugium japonicum ‘Gigantea’
Farfugium japonicum ‘Gigantea’ plants are between 5″- 8″ tall. Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Has large glossy green leaves and pretty yellow flowers. Also known as the Giant Leopard plant. Blooms in late summer and fall.
Grow in zones 8-10. Reaches a mature height of 4′.
We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only. Happy Gardening!
Philodendron Farfugium japonicum ‘Gigantea’ Plant Care and Instructions
Farfugium japonicum ‘Gigantea’ soil requirements and planting instructions
First mix together the following:
60 percent potting soil
20 percent peat moss
20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite
Then, place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Gigantea.
When planting in the landscape plant at 4′ apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0
light conditions
When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has partial shade and moist but well-drained soil.
Water and Fertilizer
If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between watering. However, do not over water. This mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower.
Additional Information
Produces bright yellow flowers that bloom in the late summer and fall.
Farfugium japonicum ‘Gigantea’ Pests or diseases are few and far between.
