How To Make Your Plants Happy: Pilea Plant Care Guide

Light

The Pilea likes bright, indirect light to grow and avoid direct sunlight as this might burn the leaves. Rotate the plant once a month because the leaves will grow towards the sun.

Water

Water this plant when the top of the soil dries. If the leaves are drooping, that is a sign that the plant needs water. Water about once a week in warm months and every 1-2 weeks in cooler months.

Environment

This plant is hardy of a lot of temperatures and can even be tolerant of freezing conditions, but they prefer temperatures of at least 50°F. Standard household temperatures of 65°F-75°F make the plant the most happy. Keep away from hot or cold drafts. It enjoys moderate to high humidity so give the plant a boost if your home has dry conditions.

Growth

This plant is small and compact and reaches heights of about 12" tall. Fertilize the plant once a month in spring and summer with a half strength fertilizer.

Repotting

Repot your plant annually during early spring into a new plant that is 1" larger in size if you want your plant to grow. Use a rich and well-draining soil and remove any pups growing in the soil if you do not have room and plant them into a different pot.

Propagating

Propagating the Pilea Plant is easily done through division. The plant is widely know for growing "pups", or little plantlets. Separate these pups from the mother plant and pot into their own planter with well-draining soil.

Toxicity

This plant is non-toxic and safe to be around pets.