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    Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant'

    Also Known As

    • Fatsia papyrifera 'Steroidal Giant'
    • Tetrapanax papyriferus 'Steroidal Giant'
    • Steroidal Giant Rice Paper Plant

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 10'-20'
    • W: 6'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant' plant details

    Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant'

    Plant type: perennial shrub or tree
    Plant family: araceae, araliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, cutting garden, houseplant, palmate, patio, screen, showy, spreading, tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A selected giant form of rice paper plant. HUGE 3'+ leaves on stems to 15'. Can you say 'statement'? Related to Fatsia japonica, but with larger leaves -- much larger -- very felted, and less cut. Best in sun to part shade with protection from wind. Rich soil and regular summer water to establish. Can be deciduous if temperatures drop below 15 °F but re-sprouts easily. Root hardy to 10 °F, bottom of USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    A must for the tropicalissimo look with its huge leaves. Spreads by underground to form a colony. The indumentum on the leaves makes some sneeze.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Very large growing Araliaceae.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Huge palmate leaves to 3' wide, stems to 10'. Hardy tropical looking plant.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant' plant

    How to Grow Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Tetrapanax papyrifer

    aka Fatsia papyrifera, Tetrapanax papyriferus, Tetrapanax paypyrifer, Rice Paper Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-16'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Tetrapanax papyrifer foliage by Danger Garden
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