Creeping Charlie

Creeping Charlie Pilea nummulariifolia

What is the plant

Pilea nummulariifolia is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant commonly known as creeping charlie native to the Caribbean and northern South America. It can be grown indoors, for example in a hanging pot.

Pilea nummulariifolia also known as Creeping Charlie is a perennial evergreen creeping herbaceous houseplant. It has right green, round to oval leaves and are deeply wrinkled with notched tips. Veins appear to be sunken giving the interveinal sections a puffy, crinkly look. Flowers are white greenish but are insignificant. Sprawling fleshy stems can root at the nodes where stems contact soil so it can be quite weedy. It is ideal for a hanging plant.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Water the creeping charlie once or twice weekly to keep the soil moist but not wet. excess water should flow through the drain hole at the bottom of the container, indicating sufficient watering. drain any excess water from the planter's catch basin, if applicable. insert a finger in the soil around the plant to check for soil moisture.
Sunlight
Needs 12-18 hours of indirect sunlight.
Fertilizer
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.

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Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Pruning
By removing overgrown foliage, you will improve airflow to the plant, and light will be better able to penetrate all portions of the plant. This actually leads to a fuller and healthier looking houseplant.
Temperature
The plant prefers average to warm room temperatures 65–80°F/18–27°C suit this tropical plant. Keep it away from heat vents or drafty windows.

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Container
Increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
Popularity
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