Gympie-gympie (Dendrocnide Moroides) is a perennial shrub in the Urticaceae family with expert care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Dendrocnide moroides is a notorious stinging plant native to rainforests of Australia and Malesia, known for its extremely painful sting.

Gympie-gympie

Gympie-gympie

Dendrocnide Moroides

Dendrocnide moroides is a notorious stinging plant native to rainforests of Australia and Malesia, known for its extremely painful sting.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
10-12

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
☠️
Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, wildlife deterrent

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Gympie-gympie

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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.

Humidity Trick

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Taxonomy

Family:Urticaceae
Genus:Dendrocnide