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How to grow and care for Pilea peperomioides Diels

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Pilea peperomioides Diels 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

20C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

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Botany Encyclopedia

Genus : Pilea

😵 Toxicity

Non-toxic and safe for pets and children.

Species : Pilea peperomioides Diels

🔖 Care Tips

Hydroponic cultivation is possible. 1. Gently shake off the soil to avoid damaging the roots and secure them with materials like hydro balls for more stable growth. 2. Submerge only 50-60% of the roots in water to allow them to breathe. 3. Use tap water that has been left out for a day, and opt for an opaque container instead of a transparent one. (Transparent containers can cause temperature fluctuations due to light, which is harmful to the roots.) 4. Change the water every 7-14 days for maintenance.

🏝️ Habitat Conditions

It primarily inhabits southern China, where the climate is mostly cool and mountainous. Therefore, it adapts more easily to cool environments than to high temperatures.

🪨 Soil Mix

It is best to plant in well-draining soil. A common mix ratio is 40% potting soil, 20% bark, 20% leaf mold, 10% perlite, and 10% charcoal. This can vary depending on conditions and environment.

🌡️ Environment

Temperature: Maintain 18~25℃, with a minimum of 10℃. In freezing temperatures, leaves and stems die, but if the underground roots survive, new leaves will grow in spring.

👀 Characteristics details

To encourage larger leaves, expose the plant to indirect light for extended periods rather than direct sunlight.

☀️ Light

It is better for the plant to receive indirect light for extended periods rather than direct sunlight. While it can adapt to low light conditions, the leaves may become elongated and smaller.

💧 Water

This plant prefers water, so water it when the surface soil dries out. Be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to waterlogging. Drooping leaves indicate a lack of water, so it's best to water immediately. As a CAM plant, it's better to water it at night rather than during the day.

🌱 Propagate

This plant has a high success rate for propagation and easily produces many stems. For propagation, use sterilized tools to cut 10-20 cm branches at an angle, dry them for 3-4 hours, and then place them in soil or water. 1. For water propagation, avoid transparent containers, place the stem in water, and add hydroponic fertilizer once roots appear. When roots are 5-7 cm long, transfer to soil. 2. For soil propagation, plant deeply in soil without fertilizer. After propagation, avoid exposing the plant to bright light. Gradually increase light exposure to help it adapt. Maintain high humidity and a temperature of 20-25°C.

🪴 Repot

Repot every 1-2 years due to fast growth.

💊 Fertilize

Use fertilizer once during spring and summer, following the recommended amount, to see more vigorous growth.

🌺 Flower

The blooming period is from spring to summer, lasting about 2-4 weeks. It generally requires a low temperature of around 10°C to bloom. Since most flowers are not showy, the flower stalk is often removed to redirect nutrients to the leaves.

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How to water Pilea peperomioides Diels

How often should I water?

check Pilea peperomioides Diels 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Pilea peperomioides Diels need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Pilea peperomioides Diels 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!

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20K~

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

20~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pilea peperomioides Diels at home, make sure the temperature is 20~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Pilea peperomioides Diels 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 peperomioides Diels is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Urticaceae, Genus: Pilea, Species: Pilea peperomioides

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatAsia
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderRosales
FamilyUrticaceae
GenusPilea
SpeciesPilea peperomioides

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