Laportea canadensis aka Wood Nettle

Wood Nettle is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal attention, making it an excellent choice for beginners.

Wood Nettle should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Wood Nettle loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Wood Nettle prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Wood Nettle is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

New growth will sprout from the top of the plant as it grows upwards.

Wood Nettle’s native range is N. America - Nova Scotia to Ontario and North Dakota, south to Florida and Kansas.