Houpara (Pseudopanax Lessonii) is a perennial shrub in the Araliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Pseudopanax lessonii, commonly known as houpara, is a New Zealand native evergreen shrub or small tree with fleshy palmate-shaped dark green leaves consisting of 3 to 5 leaflets.