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ornamentalFamily: AsteraceaeGenus: FarfugiumSpecies: japonicum
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Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum'
Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum'
Cultivar: Aureomaculatum
Often called the Spotted Leopard plant, this Farfugium features substantial, glossy, kidney-shaped foliage that provides bold texture in shaded garden beds. Its vibrant gold-spotted variegation adds a luminous quality to low-light areas, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens or protected containers. The plant forms a clumping, mound-like habit and produces bright, daisy-like yellow flowers on tall stalks during the cooler months.
Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum' is a striking, shade-loving perennial known for its large, rounded green leaves randomly splashed with golden-yellow spots.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Partial to full shade
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Water
Consistent, moderate water; soil should remain evenly moist but not waterlogged.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
7-10
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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Plant type
Tropical perennial foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Protect from strong direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage; provide consistent moisture to prevent wilting.
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Climate note
Prefers cool to temperate conditions; protect from extreme heat and hard frosts.
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Flower / fruit
Produces terminal clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers on thick stalks typically in late autumn to early winter.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Partial to full shade
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season in spring and early summer.
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Pruning
Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base as needed to maintain appearance; cut back spent flower stalks.
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Care notes
Protect from strong direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage; provide consistent moisture to prevent wilting.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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Spacing
1.5 to 2 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces terminal clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers on thick stalks typically in late autumn to early winter.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
7-10
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Temperature
Prefers cool to temperate conditions; protect from extreme heat and hard frosts.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Consistent, moderate water; soil should remain evenly moist but not waterlogged.
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Soil
Rich, organic, well-draining soil mix.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.5
More Plant Data
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Container Growing
Thrives in containers, provided they are kept consistently moist and protected from intense heat.
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Family
Asteraceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy green, leathery, rounded leaves with random, bright golden-yellow blotches and spots.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are large, glossy, rounded, and mottled with irregular gold spots; texture is leathery.
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Fruit Flower Look
Bright yellow, composite daisy-like blooms clustered on thick, upright green stalks.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Yellow daisy-like flowers appear on tall, thick, upright stalks only on mature plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain the clumping, basal mound form; avoid training into a vertical or tree-like habit.
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Mature Plant Look
A dense, wide, low-mounding cluster of large, spotted, glossy green leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, rounded to kidney-shaped leaves in a dense basal mound; variegation intensity varies with light levels.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure leaves remain rounded or kidney-shaped; avoid elongated or jagged leaf margins.
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Plant Faqs
How much shade does it need? It prefers partial to full shade to protect its leaves from sun scald. Does it produce flowers? Yes, it produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in late autumn or early winter. Is it cold hardy? It is generally hardy in zones 7 through 10, though it may need protection in harsher northern climates.
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Root Look
Healthy white to light brown root system visible in a standard nursery plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, rich potting substrate visible at the base of the plant.
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Starter Stage
Small, young rosettes of foliage with developing, characteristically marked leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Smaller, tender, rounded leaves showing early signs of gold spotting; firm root system within the plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum'. This is Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum', available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking, gold-spotted perennial become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the shaded garden or decorative container space you want to create. The defining beauty of this plant is its large, glossy, kidney-shaped foliage, which is randomly splashed with vibrant, golden-yellow variegation that lights up the shade. Establish your starter by repotting the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then later move to an appropriate final container or in-ground location when ready. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the beauty of Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum', a stunning shade-loving perennial known for its gold-spotted, glossy foliage. Learn how to integrate this bold clumping plant into your garden or container displays for year-round texture.
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Youtube Video Title
Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum' Spotted Leopard Plant Care
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