Urera aurantiaca is an attractive tropical shrub known for its vibrant orange-red fruits and ornamental value in frost-free gardens and conservatories.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 18-24°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Urera aurantiaca thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering frequency during the dormant winter months, allowing the soil to dry out slightly more between waterings. Ensure good drainage.
Prune Urera aurantiaca to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back the tips of new shoots in spring and summer. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems at any time.
Pruning can also help manage size and improve air circulation.
Propagate Urera aurantiaca from stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings in spring or summer and remove lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and insert into a well-draining potting mix.
Keep moist and warm, and roots should form within a few weeks.
Repot Urera aurantiaca every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Repot in spring, using a well-draining potting mix.
Water lightly after repotting and avoid fertilizing for a few weeks.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Urera |
| Species | Urera aurantiaca |
Similar in genus Urera
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
