Slender Stinging Nettle Bonsai
NameSlender Stinging Nettle Bonsai
Species NameUrtica gracilis
Common NameSlender Stinging Nettle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, green stem
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesCharacterized by stinging hairs on leaves and stems, and its rapid, herbaceous growth habit, making it an unconventional choice for bonsai.
Description
This specimen features vibrant green, serrated leaves and small, green inflorescences. It is a young, herbaceous plant, not typically cultivated as a traditional bonsai due to its non-woody nature.
