Small Shade Nettle (Australina Pusilla) is a perennial herb in the Urticaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full shade or partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Australina pusilla is a small perennial herb native to eastern Australia and New Zealand, known for its dark to grass green foliage and prostrate to ascending stems.

Small Shade Nettle

Small Shade Nettle

Australina Pusilla

Australina pusilla is a small perennial herb native to eastern Australia and New Zealand, known for its dark to grass green foliage and prostrate to ascending stems.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Shade, Partial Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Small Shade Nettle

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Urticaceae
Genus:Australina