Osmoxylon novoguineense (Osmoxylon)
Osmoxylon novoguineense (Osmoxylon) deep green foliage with divided leaf lobes originating from a central point
Botanical name: Osmoxylon novoguineense
Common names: Osmoxylon, Miagos bush, Fuzzy Wrinkle, Oldmans Hand
Family: Araliaceae
Origin: Malaysia, Philippines, China
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 11-12
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Ultra tropical plant. Minimal temperature 55°F.
Watering: Keep soil moist
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Flood tolerance: HighThis extremely rare plant has the largest leaf in Aralia family. The light green leaves are alternate, palmate compound. At the base the leaf gets wrinkled and creates a funny shape. Endangered species, there is a very small population left. It will trive best in filtered bright light, prefers moist soil and high humidity. In favorable conditions leaves can grow as large as 3-4 ft in diameter. Very ornamental plant, can be grown as a house plant or in a greenhouse. Ultra tropical, low cold tolerance. Related plants - more common species Osmoxylon lineare, Osmoxylon mariannense.
Similar plants: Osmoxylon novoguineense (Osmoxylon)
Osmoxylon novoguineense stem detail showing the attachment of thick foliage and wood
Osmoxylon novoguineense growing in black containers with deeply lobed light green foliage
Osmoxylon novoguineense with lobed green leaves growing on a thick sturdy stem
Osmoxylon novoguineense with green stems emerging from dark purple scale leaf structures.
Osmoxylon novoguineense displaying distinct palmate green leaves with serrated edges in pots
Osmoxylon novoguineense stem detail showing purple color and rough white textured edges
Osmoxylon novoguineense leaves with distinct lobed edges growing inside black plastic containers.
Osmoxylon novoguineense (Osmoxylon) stem showing green texture with dark purple ruffled edges and layers.
Osmoxylon novoguineense (Osmoxylon) green leaves grow large enough to obscure a person standing nearby.
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