Pilea glaucophylla
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An evergreen, trailing houseplant with small, silver-green foliage and orange-red stems which spreads freely. Easy to care for and looks very attractive as a hanging pot, or trailing from a shelf or bookcase
Scientific classification
- Species
- Pilea glaucophylla (Pilea glaucophylla)
- Genus
- Pilea
- Family
- Urticaceae
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- Toxicity
- Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Pilea glaucophylla
Distribution map
Colombia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Pilea glaucophylla
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Pilea glaucophylla care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in standard houseplant compost in bright, indirect light, with high humidity and protection from draughts. Water moderately during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid feed every month; water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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