Urtica dioica aka Stinging Nettle

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Stinging Nettle is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

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

Stinging 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 Stinging Nettle prefers bright indirect 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.

During the cold period, it is common for Stinging Nettle to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

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

The Stinging Nettle should be repotted when it has doubled in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing fresh potting soil with all the essential nutrients each year ensures the plant's well-being, eliminating the need for fertilizer. Remember, plants derive their energy from the sun and not fertilizer.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Stinging Nettle as it grows vertically.

Stinging Nettle’s native range is Temperate regions throughout the world, including Britain. The plant has become naturalized at higher elevations in the Tropics.