{"product_id":"tractor-seat-plant-farfugium-japonicum-var-giganteum","title":"Tractor Seat Plant - Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum","description":"\u003cp\u003eTractor Seat Plant (\u003cem\u003eFarfugium japonicum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003egiganteum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a bold foliage perennial that forms a fountain of glossy, deep green, kidney-shaped leaves, 1m to 1.5m tall and wide. In summer it sends up bright golden daisy flowers above the leaves. It is the plant for a shaded subtropical garden, a pond edge or a well lit patio that wants big, lush foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuge, glossy leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each deep green, kidney-shaped leaf is far bigger than on the classic tractor seat plant, which gives shady corners real presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden flowers in summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow daisies rise above the foliage through the summer months, and bees and butterflies visit them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen in the warm, tidy in the cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e It keeps its leaves in tropical and subtropical gardens and dies back in cooler regions, returning in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoves damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in seasonally wet or moist soil, so pond edges and damp spots suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container on a well lit, protected patio shows off the leaves at eye level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders and undergrowth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant under trees or along a shaded wall, about 1m apart, so the big leaves overlap into a lush layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp spots and pond edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist ground beside water, or a low area where rain collects, suits it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatios and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a large pot of moisture-holding mix in a bright, protected position. A potting mix rich in peat moss or humus is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tractor Seat Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is the sweet spot, bright but out of hot afternoon sun, which scorches the big leaves. It also grows in shade where the light is good, and in full sun in milder gardens if the soil never dries out. It is suited to warm climates, so it does best in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Protect it from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil rich in organic matter, kept moist. It copes with seasonally wet ground, so add compost at planting and mulch well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks until it is established, and keep it moist through summer. Fertilise once a year with a slow release fertiliser to encourage lush growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed beyond removing tired leaves and spent flower stems. In cooler gardens, add extra mulch over the roots in winter to protect them, and expect the leaves to die back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Tractor Seat Plant as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube plants are small, so allow a season or two for the leaves to reach their full size. Plant out soon after arrival in a sheltered, bright spot, water well and keep the soil moist while the roots settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants for warm gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening in Australia: what to plant where\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright part shade suits it best. It tolerates full sun in milder gardens when the soil stays moist, but hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves, so give it shelter in warm regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive winter in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt dies back in cooler regions and shoots again in spring, but it needs protection from frost. Mulch the roots deeply and grow it in a sheltered, well lit spot. In frosty areas a pot that can move under cover is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not list it as pet safe. It is best kept away from animals and children that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790854619455,"sku":"FAR-JAP-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/tractor-seat-plant-farfugium-japonicum-var-giganteum.jpg?v=1792209502","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/tractor-seat-plant-farfugium-japonicum-var-giganteum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}