
Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus
Also known as
Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus, tread-softly, spurge nettle, bull nettle and finger rot
Taxonomy
Cnidoscolus stimulosus
Cnidoscolus
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus

How often to water your Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus

every 9
Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus in your home

a window
Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Propagation
Care Summary for Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus
Cnidoscolus urens var. stimulosus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
