Ficinia nodosa, a grass-like sedge, grows to roughly 100 cm in height, with its smooth, green-yellow stems spreading up to 200 cm in diameter. The stems themselves grow between 15 to 100 cm in length and 1 to 2mm in diameter.[4] The flowers of Ficinia nodosa appear as brown-orange clumps just below the tip of the stems, with hemispherical spikelets of 7-20mm in diameter sitting underneath a bract.[5] The fruit, found within the flower-heads, are an irregularly shaped dark brown to black nut with a diameter of approximately 1mm.[5] Ficinia nodosa flowers in the summer season of the Southern Hemisphere, between September and December, while the seeds appear for a longer period between November and May. Despite flowering in the summer months, the seedhead is often retained year-round. Ficinia nodosa is distinguished from similar plants such as those of the genus Isolepsis due to Ficinia nodosa’s larger growth patterns and rigid, wooded stems.
Himalaya Pilea Care
Himalaya Pilea Depressa
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
18°C - 25°C
Hardiness zone
11a - 12b
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Pilea plants have medium to high water needs. Water whenever the first inch of soil dries out. You might notice the leaves drooping, which can signal the plant’s need for more water. In hot weather, you'll likely have to water more often.
Pruning
Take your thumb and forefinger and pinch just above the node of the leaf, then pull to remove the stem tip. This will help your Pilea keep its proper shape and avoid uneven growth. Start slowly and take breaks so you can step back and assess before you continue
Fertilizer
Fertilizer often isn't necessary when pilea is planted outdoors in its growing zones. When growing pilea in containers, use a liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength once in the spring and again in the summer.
Soil
Soil Type: Average, well-draining Soil pH: 5 to 6
Temperature
Temperature. 55°F-85°F (13°C-30°C). It's best not to let it go below 50°F (10°C).
Additional
Last but not least: our buddy Pilea! 100% pet safe and non-toxic, it's definitely our favorite. Easy to care for, this plant is famous for giving birth to lots of babies to be propagated and shared with friends. Pilea likes bright indirect light and suffers from overwatering.
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