Olearia paniculata aka Akiraho

Olearia paniculata, also known as akiraho, is a unique species of shrub or tree that is native to New Zealand. This upright plant can reach heights of up to 6 meters and features yellow-green oval-shaped leaves with wavy margins and white undersides. The young shoots of Olearia paniculata are covered in a dark brown felt, while the leaves are elliptic to ovate-oblong, shiny, and soft olive-green above, with a soft buff or silvery down below. During late autumn, this plant produces clusters of inconspicuous but scented dull white flowerheads. Notably, akiraho is also a super rare houseplant that requires regular watering to thrive. It thrives best in abundant sunlight and should ideally be positioned within 3 feet of a window.