Tetrapanax papyrifer inventoryfix so distilled or filtered water

so distilled or filtered water is often recommended

while insufficient light may slow growth

so ensure the potting mix drains well

can be trained or pruned smaller

A beautiful species with a fine pale-pink glitter to the leaves

Tetrapanax papyrifer inventoryfix so distilled or filtered waterThe Tetrapanax papyrifer, better known as the rice paper plant, 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. It is