Himalayan-Nettle
Also known as
Nilghiri-nettle and Nilghiri Nettle
Taxonomy
Girardinia diversifolia
Girardinia
Urticaceae
Rosales
How to care for Himalayan-Nettle
Water
How often to water your Himalayan-Nettle
every 9
Himalayan-Nettle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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
Light
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Finding light for Himalayan-Nettle in your home
a window
Himalayan-Nettle may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Himalayan-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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Himalayan-Nettle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Himalayan-Nettle
Himalayan-Nettle
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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