Pilea
Pilea
Pilea plants are a diverse group of easy-care houseplants prized for their unique foliage shapes, textures, and growth habits. They range from compact, upright growers like the popular Chinese Money Plant with its round, coin-like leaves, to trailing and creeping forms with delicate, small leaves perfect for hanging baskets, terrariums, and mixed planters
We typically grow Pileas in Chinese Money Plant, aquamarine, depressa, moon valley, and baby tears varieties in 4″, 5″, and 6″ clay pots
Common Name:
Friendship Plant
Mature Size:
Indoors: 12–18 in tall × 12 in wide
Growth Rate:
Moderate grower
Optimum Temperature:
60-75 degrees Fahrenheit
Characteristics:
Playful textures, fast spreaders, easy to propagate
Light:
Indoor: Bright, indirect light; dislikes direct sun
Water:
Indoor: Water when the top inch of soil feels slightly dry. Avoid allowing the soil to fully dry out
Outdoor: Keep soil evening moist
Fertalizer:
Monthly spring–summer with a balanced fertilizer
Common Pests/Issues:
Pests: Mealybugs, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Root and stem rot
Additional Notes:
In northern climates, bring plants indoors to overwinter. Prune any dead or dying leaves and tissue from the plant before brining indoors. Observe over the next couple of weeks and treat with neem oil if pests are found to be present. Ensure plant gets enough light and is away from direct air flow/heat
