West Indian Woodnettle (Laportea Aestuans) is a annual herb in the Urticaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Laportea aestuans is an annual herbaceous plant in the nettle family, growing typically up to 1 meter tall with stinging hairs.