Thick-leaved Oxera Plant Care
Oxera crassifolia Virot
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The Oxera crassifolia is known for its thick, fleshy leaves that are a vibrant shade of green with a hint of red on the edges. Originating from the deserts of Mexico, this succulent plant is highly sought after by collectors for its unique appearance and low maintenance needs.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Thick-leaved Oxera?
Water Thick-leaved Oxera every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Thick-leaved Oxera Native To?
What Is the Thick-leaved Oxera?
Thick-leaved Oxera (Oxera crassifolia) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Oxera genus. Thick-leaved Oxera is native to New Caledonia. Thick-leaved Oxera is also known as Fleshy-leaved Oxera, Succulent Oxera.
Thick-leaved Oxera displays a spreading herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Thick-leaved Oxera produces small tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Thick-leaved Oxera?
Oxera crassifolia requires watering every 5–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Thick-leaved Oxera Need?
Thick-leaved Oxera thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Thick-leaved Oxera Prefer?
Oxera crassifolia grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Thick-leaved Oxera prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Thick-leaved Oxera?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Thick-leaved Oxera to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Thick-leaved Oxera?
Feed Thick-leaved Oxera every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Thick-leaved Oxera?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Thick-leaved Oxera?
Thick-leaved Oxera can be propagated through softwood cuttings, division of clumps, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to baladi oxera plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Thick-leaved Oxera Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Thick-leaved Oxera, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Thick-leaved Oxera?
Thick-leaved Oxera is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Thick-leaved Oxera Need?
Thick-leaved Oxera grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Thick-leaved Oxera is native to New Caledonia. In cooler regions, grow Thick-leaved Oxera as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Thick-leaved Oxera is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Oxera genus — compare its care with other Oxera species on PlantoScan.
Oxera is part of the Lamiaceae plant family — browse all Lamiaceae genera and species.
Thick-leaved Oxera thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Oxera crassifolia Virot, family Lamiaceae (first published in Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 4: 56 (1953)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Thick-leaved Oxera, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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