Oreocnide requires moderate care, focusing particularly on its need for bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Watering should be done sparingly, ensuring the soil is slightly dry between waterings. Regular humidity is also beneficial, making it important to mist the plant occasionally or use a humidity tray.
Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Moderate |
| Lifespan | Biennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil pH | 6-7.5 |
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The height reaches 4 to 5 m. The branches have short fur. The bark becomes reddish brown. The leaves are oblong shaped, 5 to 15 cm long, 2 to 4 cm wide, with a short 1 to 3 cm petiole. The leaf blades are pointed at the tip, the base is blunt or wide wedged, that is, slightly rounded, with blunt saw teeth on the edges. Both sides of the leaf are lined with hairless or short fur. The petiole is usually reddish. It is a hermaphroditic strain, and both male and female flowers form a cluster inflorescence. The inflorescence of the male flower has a pattern of 3 to 5 mm in length. The fruit is egg-shaped and is attached to a fleshy flower cover, 1.5 mm long.
Oreocnide frutescens is found in open forests, valleys, and other disturbed areas. The tree is harvested in Asia for the fibers in the stems that are used in rope making.
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