When the top inch of the soil is dry
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Leave good drainage at the bottom
Mist the leaves twice a week
Watering
Temperature
60-80 °F (15-26 °C)
Avoid large fluctuations
Do not keep below 55 °F (13 °C)
Avoid exposure to over 100 °F (35 °C)
Food
Feed once a month
Use only all-purpose liquid fertilizer
(20-20-20) diluted to half strength
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Re-pot your Pilea, or just change the soil, every two years for optimal health.
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​When re-potting your Pilea, use any
all-purpose or tropical soil mixture
with good drainage. -
​Do not be surprised if the soil beneath your Pilea is covered in roots; they are voracious growers. Those little sprouts that continuously pop up come from these roots.
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No direct sunlight; your Pilea
prefers medium light. -
The low or moderate light of a North
or East window will work best. Use sheers or blinds if facing south or west windows. -
Your Pilea can be brought outside
to the patio in the summer but
keep it in a shaded area. -
Rotate your plant occasionally
if it receives light from only one side
so that it keeps a nice even shape.
This amazing plant requires very little maintenance and will keep on growing indefinitely if you follow these simple care instructions.
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Its beautiful dark green leaves flourish from a single stem and eventually form a thick canopy. They’re very easily propagated by stem cuttings
so you can multiply your collection.
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