Pilea Plants

Pilea Plants Care

Pilea cadierei

What is the plant

The Pilea genus is popular due to its endurance and relative unpretentiousness. You can grow it both in greenhouses and at home. Some species, such as the Pilea Kadie, grow very fast. This allows them to be used in herbal compositions.

The Pilea plant (Pilea) is a tropical beauty belonging to the Nettle family. This genus includes over 400 species, including annuals and perennial specimens that take the form of herbs or shrubs. Pilea plants typically grow in the forests of tropical zones all over the planet, not counting the Australian continent.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 16°C

Hardiness zone

11a - 12b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
From spring to the end of August, the soil in the container should always be slightly damp. In winter, you should wait until it dries out by about a quarter.
Pruning
Pilea that grows in a pot quickly loses its external decorative effect. The bushes gradually stretch out, exposing the bottom of the stems, falling apart and tangling. They are pruned annually to prevent old plants from losing their attractive appearance so quickly. Correct pinching will help to form a beautiful bush.
Fertilizer
During growth, use a complex composition weekly for species with spectacular foliage. In winter, continue to fertilize the plant, doing this several times less often.

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Sunlight
Requires a lot of bright, not direct light.
Soil
Humus substrates are the optimal soil; they can be slightly acidic or neutral. You can use a mixture of sand with peat, turf, and humus.
Propagation
You can propagate Pilea plants by cuttings and seeds.

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Temperature
Pilea can grow well at 77 ˚F 25 (˚C) all year round and does not like when the temperature drops below 59 ˚F (15˚C), although some species, on the contrary, require a cooler wintering, about 50 ˚F (10˚C).
Container
For this plant, pick up a pot that is not too deep.
Fun fact
When the mature fruit loses contact with the flower, the stamens straighten up, catapulting the seeds of the Pilea to an impressive distance, sometimes reaching up to 3 ft (100 m).