Farfugium japonicum giganteum

leopard plant
Evergreen, makes a loose cluster of lilypad-like leaves accented with golden daisies fall-winter held on tall stems.
Farfugium japonicum giganteumFarfugium japonicum giganteum
height 2–3ft
width 2–3ft
tolerates Cold, Moist Soil, Pots
water
needs
Moderate – High
water
info
Grows stream-side in its native habitat, giving an idea of how much water it can tolerate. That said, it doesn’t have to be soggy as long as it’s in a shady spot. Keep an eye out for wilting as an indication that the plant is under-watered or in too much sun.

Water this plant regularly, when the surface of the soil feels dry. Usually this will mean once or twice a week in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through to the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to
0F
exposure Full Shade – Part Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Japan
california
native
No
sunset
zones
4–9, 14–H1

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Some people (including Flora herself!) prefer to prune off the flowers as they emerge, keeping this plant solely as a foliage feature.
This plant will take part sun if the sun is cool, such as winter or morning sun, but it does not want to be in hot afternoon sun.