Ochu The Ochu is a recurring enemy in the " Final Fantasy series " since its first appearance in the first game . Its appearance is usually that of a large plant with either two or four thorny arms and a ring of flower petals that somewhat resemble a skirt . It commonly uses Sleep and Poison - based attacks . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . Ochus ( the name appeared in the original NES translation as Ocho ) are a common sight when riding the canoe to Mount Gulg , and also make appearances in the Citadel of Trials . Neochus live in the Flying Fortress . " Final Fantasy VII " . The Ho - chu is an exclusive enemy to the Battle Square . There exists in the game coding for an enemy formation consisting of one Ho - chu in the Ancient Forest . It seems to be treated as a special encounter , since it is not possible to escape from it . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Ochus are scattered in various places around the world , including the forest in which the second Laguna sequence takes place and the Island Closest to Heaven . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Conde Petie Mountain Path has Ochu enemies on it . " Final Fantasy X " . Lord Ochu is an optional boss which can be fought in the Kilika Woods . Later on Ochus are encountered along the Moonflow road . Lastly , Mandragoras are encountered in the Mt . Gagazet caves and on the road leading to Zanarkand . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Ochus become regular enemies after Chapter 4 and Drowsy Ochu ' s overtake the Mushroom Rock Road during Chapter 3 and all Ochu ' s can later be fought in Via Infinito in Chapter 5 . The enemies of this genus are Drowsy Ochu , Flailing Ochu and the regular Ochu . It takes 12 kills to Oversoul an Ochu - type fiend . Sphere Break . Ochu is fought as a boss on the 20th floor . " Final Fantasy XI " . There is a creature known as an Ochu in " Final Fantasy XI " ; however , this creature is actually in the Morbol family , more commonly called Malboro s . They inhabit certain plateaus of Rolanberry Fields . The Rafflesia inhabiting the areas around Windurst during the Shadowreign era more closely resemble the traditional Ochu . " Final Fantasy XIII " . Ochu appear in " Final Fantasy XIII " as both a regular enemy and as a mission . In this game , they are accompanied by Microchu in battle . A stronger variety , known as the Neochu is also fought in a mission , and is accompanied by several Picochu in battle . " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . Ochu appears as a sidequest target in Archylte Steppe - Year Unknown - . It appears with several Microchus . " Final Fantasy XIV " . The Ochu is a common menace throughout the Black Shroud . The proper Ochu are the strongest variant , seen within sylph territory . Weaker varieties include the Microchu and Overgrown Ivy . All varieties enjoy spraying toxic fumes that can inflict status ailments such as poison or slow on players . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Ochu is a member of the Malboro species . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Ochu and Neochu appears in this game as Malboro type enemies , they are more powerful than average Malboros and are only fought once as part of a special mission . According to the mission description , they are not native to Ivalice . " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . Ochu from " Final Fantasy XIII " appears as an enemy in " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . The Ochu appears in " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " as an enemy encountered on the Archylte Steppe . It uses Feeler and drops the Dragon Whisker . " Triple Triad ( Portal App ) " . Ochu from " Final Fantasy VIII " appears on a Triple Triad card .