Is Broadleaf Nettle safe for pets?

Yes, Broadleaf Nettle (Urtica Platyphylla) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Broadleaf Nettle easy to care for?

Broadleaf Nettle has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or full_sun light.

Can Broadleaf Nettle grow indoors?

Broadleaf Nettle is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Broadleaf Nettle (Urtica Platyphylla) is a perennial herb in the Urticaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Urtica platyphylla is a perennial nettle species known for its broad leaves and stinging hairs.

Last updated: February 2026

Broadleaf Nettle

Urtica Platyphylla

Urtica platyphylla is a perennial nettle species known for its broad leaves and stinging hairs.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

5-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

⚠️

Not Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, material source

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Broadleaf Nettle

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

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:Urtica