Is Western Stingingnettle safe for pets?

Yes, Western Stingingnettle (Hesperocnide Tenella) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Western Stingingnettle easy to care for?

Western Stingingnettle has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Western Stingingnettle grow indoors?

Western Stingingnettle is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Western Stingingnettle (Hesperocnide Tenella) is a annual herb in the Urticaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Hesperocnide tenella is an annual herb native to California, known for its stinging hairs that can irritate skin.

Last updated: February 2026

Western Stingingnettle

Hesperocnide Tenella

Hesperocnide tenella is an annual herb native to California, known for its stinging hairs that can irritate skin.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

⚠️

Not Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Western Stingingnettle

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

May

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Oct

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Dec

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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:Hesperocnide