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| Botanical Name | Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum' |
| Description | A spectacular architectural perennial for Willis and Houston shade gardens, the 3-gallon Giant Leopard Plant (often called "Tractor Seat Plant") offers immediate tropical impact. It is prized for its enormous, leathery, fan-shaped green leaves that stay glossy year-round in our climate. While it produces daisy-like yellow flowers in late fall, the foliage is the real star. To thrive in local clay, it must be planted in a well-drained, shady spot with rich organic matter; it loves the Houston humidity but will wilt quickly if exposed to the harsh afternoon sun. |
| Exposure | Full Shade to Partial Shade (Must be protected from direct Houston afternoon sun) |
| Height x Width | 2-3 ft. Tall x 2-3 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate to High; prefers consistently moist soil but requires good drainage to avoid crown rot during Southeast Texas' wet periods. |
| Zones | 7 - 10 (Reliable evergreen perennial in the Houston metro area) |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to fuel the growth of those massive, iconic leaves. |
| Pruning | Minimal maintenance needed. Simply remove any old, yellowed, or winter-damaged leaves at the base to keep the plant looking pristine. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum' |
| Description | A spectacular architectural perennial for Willis and Houston shade gardens, the 3-gallon Giant Leopard Plant (often called "Tractor Seat Plant") offers immediate tropical impact. It is prized for its enormous, leathery, fan-shaped green leaves that stay glossy year-round in our climate. While it produces daisy-like yellow flowers in late fall, the foliage is the real star. To thrive in local clay, it must be planted in a well-drained, shady spot with rich organic matter; it loves the Houston humidity but will wilt quickly if exposed to the harsh afternoon sun. |
| Exposure | Full Shade to Partial Shade (Must be protected from direct Houston afternoon sun) |
| Height x Width | 2-3 ft. Tall x 2-3 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate to High; prefers consistently moist soil but requires good drainage to avoid crown rot during Southeast Texas' wet periods. |
| Zones | 7 - 10 (Reliable evergreen perennial in the Houston metro area) |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to fuel the growth of those massive, iconic leaves. |
| Pruning | Minimal maintenance needed. Simply remove any old, yellowed, or winter-damaged leaves at the base to keep the plant looking pristine. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
