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Tetrapanax papyrifer
Rice Paper Plant
Tetrapanax papyrifer is a superb large, suckering, semi-evergreen Taiwanese shrub producing immense and dramatically lobed leaves atop fast-growing stems. This plant is a spectacular architectural star that creates the tropical wow factor in the temperate garden.
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Plant Biography
Few plants have made such an impact upon their arrival into horticulture as the Tetrapanax. It has quickly usurped all others as the ‘must have’ plant for an unbeatable tropical look yet is a hardy and undemanding plant – given enough space!
It will be cut back by the winter frost, but each year it comes back fighting in spring in all but the very coldest of UK areas.
Expert Tip
Please Note:
The “Rex” group of Tetrapanax payrifer includes a series of seed grown specimens that have been identified in several plants in the UK. As the name is not that of an established cultivar, we cannot label our plants as “Rex”. The “Rex” form may be a genetic feat or a environment induced form, however this is still up for debate.
While closely related, the plants in this batch are NOT part of the “Rex” group. Some of the plants in this batch may be identifiable later in life as part of the “Rex” group, however identification of between plants is impossible at this stage.
This plant may suffer minor damage to the leaves when shipped via courier. Sometimes the leaves are even cut before shipping to avoid this as new ones will emerge quickly after arrival.
Care & Size Guidance
Suckers may appear some distance from the mother plant. Remove these while small to maintain a compact shape or leave in place to grow your own Tetrapanax jungle!
The stems are covered with a coarse powder which may cause an allergic reaction in some people when handled.
Just received my plants, barely had to wait and absolutely over the moon with them. Great quality, good specimens and very excited to get them, thanks for such great service, will definitely buy again!
Kerry B. –
Recently bought a T Rex from the Palm Centre arrived promptly and well packaged, no damage, impressed by the actual size of the plant. Planted as per the comprehensive instructions and the plant is doing well and thriving – highly recommended
Andrew Walmsley –
We are very pleased with our new T Rex plant, there are 7 large leaves and a new one coming. Very well wrapped, then boxed, and delivered on the day promised. No damage to the leaves and once plunged into a bucket of water it has bounced back into shape after being wrapped up. Worth every penny for such an unusual plant to add to our tropical garden.
Robert M. –
My plant was lovely and a fantastic size. Unfortunately it was damaged in transit and arrived a day late. As per description I removed the leaves and look forward to new ones growing. Will definitely buy from them again. Thank you
Sarah H. –