Cistus Nursery
*RETAIL - Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant’
*RETAIL - Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant’
A Cistus introduction. In 1997, plantsman extraordinaire Roger Warner gifted us this beauty, thought originally to be a dwarf after sitting in a gallon container for over a decade. Once planted in the ground, it sprung forth, revealing its bigger-in-all-parts self both in height and with sharper, bolder texture than the rice paper plant extant in North American gardens at the time. To 15-20' with 6'+ sharply-lobed leaves, slowly forming colonies, unless you don't want it do do so, in which case it can do so quite quickly. Actually, not as fast-spreading as the typical form, but will spread with root disturbance. The leaves are semi-deciduous, usually mid-December, with the stems having hardiness of up to 10 degrees more frost than the typical form. Sun or shade. Summer water. USDA zone 7 but has resprouted regularly in zone 6.
RICE PAPER PLANT
Araliaceae
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Retail Return Policy
Retail Return Policy
Please choose your retail purchases thoughtfully as all plants are final sale.
Once plants leave our care we cannot know the conditions that might have affected the plant, stresses of handling, weather conditions or that playful kitten…
Providing you with healthy plant material is our mission and we trust you to provide the best research, handling, and garden environment to ensure success in your garden, whether in Portland, Oregon, or beyond.
If you have any questions about your purchase, please feel free to call or email us.
Planting Recommendations
Planting Recommendations
Under most conditions, planting directly into the garden is best. Keep in mind, that in our care, plants have been protected from intense sunlight and drying winds and would therefore require sheltered transition time in order to acclimate to such conditions in your garden.
All plants going into containers (rather than in the ground) should be potted immediately in well-drained potting mix and watered well to ensure the soil is fully moistened with no air pockets. Succulent plants abide by different rules (**see below).
Plants held for later planting are best stored in a cool greenhouse or a well-lit garage or basement, rather than in your house where conditions are likely too warm and dry.
Those plants needing time to acclimate can be set out in pots and provided some shade and shelter for the first week to allow for a successful transition.
**For cacti and other succulents, we recommend using a soil mix of less than 30% organic matter, preferably a 2-1 blend of cactus/succulent potting soil and pumice, perlite or lava rock. These plants are sensitive to prolonged heavy moisture, especially in cool/winter conditions. Keep this in mind when watering them for the first time. It is better to leave them dry in lower temperatures.
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