How to grow and care for Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd., Aaron's beard, Swedish ivy
Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Genus : Pilea
😵 Toxicity
Non-toxic and safe for pets and children.
water
How to water Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd.
How often should I water?
check Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd. 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 nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd. 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 nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Urticaceae, Genus: Pilea, Species: Pilea nummulariifolia
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Pilea |
| Species | Pilea nummulariifolia |
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