Plant guide
Japanese aralia
Fatsia japonica
Japanese aralia is non-toxic to cats. Its large leaves can add a lush feel to a shaded space, with the plant kept out of persistent chewing reach.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Fatsia japonica only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
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Fatsia japonica — Fatsia japonica (Mecklenburg County, NC)-Fall
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Non-toxic does not mean edible. Chewing plants can still upset your cat’s stomach.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Fatsia japonica
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Fatsia japonica only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
- Light
- Varies by type
Part to full shade; protect foliage from strong sun and wind.
- Watering
Use moist soil with drainage; established outdoor plants tolerate some drought.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
No preferred numeric indoor range established; placement advice depends on local climate.
- Humidity
No specific humidity target established.
- Potting
- Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
- Through the year
- Prune to maintain shape. Reduce feeding when winter growth stops.
Growing-guide sources
- Fatsia japonica ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Fatsia japonica only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-16. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
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