Urtica dioica (Corrected from fissa)

Stinging Nettle

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Perennial herb with stinging hairs on leaves; used medicinally and culinarily for nutrient-rich teas.
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Plant Details

Common Name Stinging Nettle
Family Urticaceae
Genus Urtica
Species Dioica
Origin Europe, Asia, North Africa
Blooming Summer to Autumn, small green flowers in clusters
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, fertile soil with good drainage; rich in nitrogen

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; tolerates wet environments well

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; thrives in damp conditions

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Fertilization

Apply compost annually; minimal fertilizer needed due to nutrient density

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Pruning

Harvest leaves regularly for consumption or tea; cut back in late autumn

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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