Tree Nettle (Obetia Tenax) is a perennial shrub in the Urticaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Obetia tenax is a small, deciduous, succulent shrub or tree that grows between 2 to 7 meters tall with smooth bark and stinging hairs on branches.