
Desert Rock Nettle
Also known as
desert rock nettle, desert stingbush, velcro plant and vegetable velcro
Taxonomy
Eucnide urens
Eucnide
Loasaceae
Cornales

How to care for Desert Rock Nettle

How often to water your Desert Rock Nettle

every 9
Desert Rock Nettle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Desert Rock Nettle in your home

a window
Desert Rock Nettle love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ā .
Desert Rock Nettle does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Desert Rock Nettle

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Desert Rock Nettle after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Desert Rock Nettle 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
Desert Rock Nettle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Desert Rock Nettle will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Care Summary for Desert Rock Nettle
Desert Rock Nettle
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
