Obetia ficifolia (Bois d'ortie)
Obetia ficifolia (Bois d'ortie) trunk texture with grey vertical grooves above gravel in pot
Botanical names: Obetia ficifolia, Urtica ficifolia
Common name: Bois d'ortie
Family: Urticaceae
Origin: Réunion and Rodrigues islands
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush; plant with caudex
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Obetia ficifolia (Bois d'ortie) showing uniquely lobed green leaves on a textured thick woody stem
Obetia ficifolia (Bois d'ortie) growing in a terracotta pot with many thin green leaves.
Obetia ficifolia (Bois d'ortie) with textured gray bark and fresh green leaves in a pot.
Obetia ficifolia (Bois d'ortie) with deeply lobed light green leaves and a woody textured stem
Link to this plant:
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