{"product_id":"tetrapanax-papyrifer","title":"Tetrapanax papyrifer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTetrapanax papyrifer\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as the \u003cstrong\u003erice paper plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, grows some of the largest leaves of any hardy exotic you can plant in a British garden. Each deeply lobed, palmate leaf can reach the size of a dustbin lid, held on tall stems to give an instant, prehistoric jungle canopy. If you want big, bold, tropical drama fast, this fast-growing architectural giant delivers it in a single season and is a cornerstone of the exotic border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is genuinely hardy in much of the UK, rated RHS H3. In milder gardens it can hold its leaves as a semi-evergreen, while in a hard winter the top growth is usually knocked back by frost. That is completely normal for this plant: the roots are far tougher than the foliage and reliably resprout from the base in spring, often throwing up an even better clump. It also spreads by underground suckers, so it slowly forms a thicket, something to plan for and easy to curb with a root barrier if space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm, sheltered, full sun to light shade. Shelter from wind keeps those huge leaves looking their best. Perfect for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any reasonable, free-draining chalk, loam or sand, enriched with organic matter for maximum leaf size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast-growing to around 4 to 8 m in ideal spots, though usually kept much lower in cultivation as the top is cut back over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy roots (RHS H3), with top growth that may be frosted and resprout. Mulch the crown in cold gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater generously and feed in spring to fuel the biggest leaves, then ease off over winter. One important note: the fine hairs on new growth can irritate skin, eyes and airways, so wear gloves, long sleeves and eye protection when handling or cutting it back. Pair it with our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e for a lush jungle scheme, grow it as a specimen in a large container among your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e, and read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide to see how it behaves through the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Tetrapanax papyrifer we supply is nursery-grown, hand-selected for strong, healthy growth, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition ready to plant out or pot up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":57907286245759,"sku":"TETRPAPY19","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d5430b02-7089-4944-9c85-d29b9d5280b0.jpg?v=1783692451","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/tetrapanax-papyrifer","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}