How to grow and care for Pilea Glaucophylla
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pilea Glaucophylla
Pilea Glaucophylla 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Genus : Pilea
😵 Toxicity
Non-toxic and safe for pets and children.
water
How to water Pilea Glaucophylla
How often should I water?
check Pilea Glaucophylla Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Pilea Glaucophylla need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Pilea Glaucophylla likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pilea Glaucophylla at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Pilea Glaucophylla prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Pilea Glaucophylla is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Urticaceae, Genus: Pilea, Species: Pilea Glaucophylla
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Habitat | South America |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Rosales |
Family | Urticaceae |
Genus | Pilea |
Species | Pilea Glaucophylla |
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