Florida Pellitory (Parietaria Floridana) is a perennial herb in the Urticaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full shade or partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Parietaria floridana, commonly known as Florida Pellitory, is a small herbaceous plant native to Florida and parts of South America. It typically grows in coastal and calcareous soils and thrives in shaded to partially sunny environments.

Florida Pellitory

Florida Pellitory

Parietaria Floridana

Parietaria floridana, commonly known as Florida Pellitory, is a small herbaceous plant native to Florida and parts of South America. It typically grows in coastal and calcareous soils and thrives in shaded to partially sunny environments.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Shade, Partial Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, calcareous
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, host plant for butterflies, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Florida Pellitory

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Mar
Repot
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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:Parietaria