How to tend a Pilea microphylla

Also known as: Urtica microphylla (L.) Sw., Parietaria microphylla L., Dubrueilia microphylla (L.) Gaudich., Pilea muscosa var. microphylla (L.) Wedd., Pilea trianthemoides var. microphylla (L.) Wedd.

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry , may spray water on the leaves in summer

Sunlight

Likes half shade, grows with bright scattered light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Resistant to pruning, remove dead and rotten leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Tropical areas
Category
Urticaceae, Pilea
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, viewing period year around
Flower colors
Leaf color green in the upper surface, lower surface green
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