Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' Rice paper plant, Chinese rice paper plant, Tung-Tsau
Plant Needs.... Planting site Hardiness: Zones 8 to 11 (-12C to 10C / 10F to 50F) Border/container: Borders and containers Sun/shade: Likes sun; tolerates part shade Soil type: Chalk, Loam (normal) Soil pH: Acid (ericaceous), Alkaline, Neutral Moisture: Well drained soil Hazardous: No
Plant care Care required: Low maintenance
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' Rice paper plant, Chinese rice paper plant, Tung-Tsau
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' Rice paper plant, Chinese rice paper plant, Tung-Tsau
Plant Names... Botanical name: Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' Common name: Rice paper plant, Chinese rice paper plant, Tung-Tsau Also known as: Tetrapanax papyrifer subsp. rex
Plant Type... Plant botanical type: Shrub
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Description... This is a plant with huge and stunning leaves. These are deeply incised, the individual lobes being elegantly pointed with a darker midrib. An individual leaf can be 1.2 metres in diameter. The plant itself is fast growing but susceptible to frost damage. This is hardier than the species but is not reliably hardy in any part of the country. Indeed, one such form was growing in Rosemoor Garden in Devon and was killed above ground in the winter of 2009-2010. It subsequently produced fresh growth from the base of the plant.
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Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex'
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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