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Tetrapanax papyriferus Rice Paper Plant
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Posted by alabama_jan Zn8AL (My Page) on Fri, Aug 5, 05 at 23:58
| I have a rice paper plant (Tetrapanax papyriferus) that has slipped through the fence from my neighbor's yard. Her plant gets the morning sun and afternoon shade and is as happy as can be. My plant is getting the afternoon sun and is not really happy. When would be the best time to move this plant to a shadier location? It is about 3' tall and pretty much goes dormnant later on in cold weather. Has anyone ever moved one successfully? |
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RE: Tetrapanax papyriferus Rice Paper Plant
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Hi
This never becomes a weed in your area?? Here in S Florida they pop up everywhere. Have never tried to move tthem only get rid of them lol. They seem to grow in every conceivable situation so don't think sun is a problem.
Wouldn't Castor bean be a better choice?? Maybe snowflake tree though I suspect it wouldn't survive winter.
Castor bean could always be started from seed each spring and comes in many varieties with the bold leaves.
Maybe RPP is not invasive in your area??
Sorry I couldn't help.
gary |
RE: Tetrapanax papyriferus Rice Paper Plant
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I have Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) on my property. It spreads by root runners and pops up everywhere. It grew all the way around my fish pond. Their shallow mustard-colored roots run all over my yard. In order to kill this tree, you have to cut a notch in the trunk near it's base and apply some sort of heavy-duty herbicide, or you can cut down a big tree and then inject herbicide into the stump. It is listed worldwide among the top ten most invasive trees and they are spreading at a frightening rate.
The roots will grow 50-60 feet to invade one of my flower beds and make a little tree.
Below is a LINK to a website whee you can read more about them. They are a serious threat in Florida, as they are found in virtually every county now. Tetrapananx papyriferus is yet another tree like the Paper Mulberry that is extremely invasive, also aspreading by suckering (roots) and from seeds. It's really neat looking, I admit, but you just can't control them. I wouldn't cultivate it. There are plenty of other trees you can plant instead that are not invasive, Eco destroyers. You might want to go GOOGLE it and see what you can find out about the little tree before you transplant it into your yard. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Paper Mulberry
RE: Tetrapanax papyriferus Rice Paper Plant
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| I would agree with garyfla that the RPP doesn't seem to mind whether it is growing in sun or shade. I see it in both situations. I wouldn't classify Tetrapanex papyriferus as invasive in the sense that it is going to escape cultivation and take over Alabama. But they do have a tendency to ramble around the garden and out into the lawn. I regularly dig up the pups and put them where I want them to grow. I keep them well watered until they can fend for themselves. I think I would wait until spring to move it tho'. |
RE: Tetrapanax papyriferus Rice Paper Plant
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| Tetrapanax papyriferus is not invasive in all zones. It was briefly introduced to Hawaii but it became immediately apparent it was going to be a noxious weed, so all plants were destroyed and it is now prohibitted. In the SF bay area, though, it is commonly used in landscaping to create a tropical effect, and doesn't seem to take over. I think it's a lot more attractive than Castor Bean-- I don't know why anyone would want to plant that, particularly since it can be just as invasive. Fatsia japonica is another alternative, but it wants more shade, doesn't get as tall, and I don't know how well it does in your area. |
RE: Tetrapanax papyriferus Rice Paper Plant
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| Depending on which zone you are in in Texas, most tropicals cannot withstand our heat and drought. The castor bean plant is tropical looking and can be grown in Texas anywhere as far as I know. In fact, in some parts of Texas, it is considered an heirloom. And the burgundy and purple colored ones are very nice. As long as the seeds are collected, it hasn't become invasive here. Leona |
RE: Tetrapanax papyriferus Rice Paper Plant
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| I am desperately seeking some Tetrapanax roots (rhizomes) if anyone has any extras or is thinning out their plants. I can do PayPal.TIA |
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