Slender Stinging Nettle

Also known as

Urtica breweri, Urtica californica, Urtica cardiophylla, Urtica dioica californica, Urtica dioica diplotricha, Urtica dioica gracilis, Urtica dioica holoserica, Urtica dioica holosericea, Urtica dioica lyallii, Urtica dioica occidentalis, Urtica dioica procera, Urtica diplotricha, Urtica gracilis densa, Urtica gracilis greenei, Urtica gracilis holosericea, Urtica gracilis latifolia, Urtica lyallii, Urtica lyallii californica, Urtica major, Urtica procera, Urtica serra, Urtica spirealis ligulata, Urtica strigosissima, Urtica trachycarpa and Urtica viridis

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Urtica gracilis

Genus

Urtica

Family

Urticaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Slender Stinging Nettle

💦 Water

How often to water your Slender Stinging Nettle

Slender Stinging 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Slender Stinging Nettle in your home

Slender Stinging Nettle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Slender Stinging Nettle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Slender Stinging Nettle in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Slender Stinging Nettle

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Slender Stinging Nettle: repot after 2X growth

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 Slender Stinging Nettle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Slender Stinging 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

Slender Stinging Nettle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Slender Stinging Nettle 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.

🪴 Soil

Slender Stinging Nettle does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

💩 Fertilizer

Slender Stinging Nettle should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Slender Stinging Nettle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Slender Stinging Nettle, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.