Tree Nettle
About Tree Nettle
Tree Nettle is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Tree Nettle likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Tree Nettle is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Urtica ferox
Urtica
Urticaceae
Rosales
How to care for Tree Nettle
How often to water your Tree Nettle
every 9
Tree 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
Finding light for Tree Nettle in your home
a window
Tree Nettle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Tree Nettle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tree Nettle in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Tree 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 Tree Nettle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Tree Nettle
Tree Nettle
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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.