Bare Catmint Plant Care

Bare Catmint (Nepeta nuda) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Nepeta genus. Bare Catmint is native to the continents of Europe and Asia, its occurrence ranging from Western Europe to Western and Central Asia. Bare Catmint is also known as Naked Catmint.

Bare Catmint displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Bare Catmint produces small tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Nepeta nuda requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Bare Catmint thrives in full sun to part shade.

Nepeta nuda grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Bare Catmint prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Bare Catmint to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Bare Catmint every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

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Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Bare Catmint can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to catnip plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Bare Catmint is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Bare Catmint grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Bare Catmint is native to the continents of Europe and Asia, its occurrence ranging from Western Europe to Western and Central Asia. In cooler regions, grow Bare Catmint as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.