Pilea Elliptica

Pilea Elliptica Care

Pilea Elliptica

What is the plant

Pilea peperomioides is an erect, evergreen perennial plant, with shiny, dark green, circular leaves up to 10 cm (4 in) in diameter on long petioles. The leaves are described as (peltate) i.e. they are circular with the petiole attached near the centre. The plant is completely hairless. It grows to around 30 cm (12 in) tall and wide in the wild, sometimes more when grown indoors. The stem is greenish to dark brown, usually unbranched and upright, and lignified at the base when mature. In poor growing conditions, the plants lose their leaves in the lower part of the stem and thereby assume a distinctive habit. The flowers are inconspicuous

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 26°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
During the active growth in spring and summer, the plants should be watered evenly. This cacti must never be completely dry out. Cause this epiphytic growing cacti are very sensitive to lime, you should only use soft water. It is best done with clean rainwater. If dont have this, you can soften the tap water with a water filter. In winter, this cacti are watered moderately.
Pruning
The plants easily tolerates a pruning, preferably in early spring. Too long shoots shortened to a maximum of 2/3 of their length.
Fertilizer
To support bud formation, these cacti are fertilized every 14 days. Use mineral fertilizers diluted in half, it is also necessary to use fertilizers with an average nitrogen content, an excess of nitrogen is contraindicated for cacti, as it contributes to rotting of the roots. Once a part of the buds have opened, the fertilizer is completely stop. Too much fertilizer is harmful to the plants.

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Sunlight
Rhipsalis elliptica do best in a light to partially shaded location without too strong sunshine. Ideal locations are east or west-facing windows. South windows are also suitable, but the strong sun must be significantly weakened by curtains or shade of others plants.
Soil
A nutrient-rich, humus-rich substrate is used. Choose a loose, medium-sized soil with enough nutrients. Commercially available quality grounds for potted plants have all the important characteristics to ensure the healthy growth of cacti.
Temperature
The ideal temperature range is between 18 and 24 ° C throughout the year. The nighttime temperatures can drop quite a few degrees, but fluctuations of more than 10 to 12 ° C within one day should be avoided.