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.
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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
- World Flora Online
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