Farfugium japonicum giganteum

leopard plant

Evergreen, makes a loose cluster of lilypad-like leaves accented with golden daisies fall-winter held on tall stems.

Height	2–3ft
Width	2–3ft
Tolerates	Cold, Moist Soil, Pots
Water needs	Moderate – High
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	0°F
Exposure	Full Shade – Part Sun
Plant traits	Clumping, Flowering, Foliage Feature, Tropical
Indoor / outdoor	Outdoor
Drainage	In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
Fertilizing	All Purpose
Origin	Japan
California native	No
Sunset zones	4–9, 14–24, H1

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.

The above information reflects the observations of Grubb and Nadler and our extended plant community. We always consider input from fellow horticulturists and welcome feedback from those with additional information on the culture of this plant.

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