pilea
glauca
glauca
Care level
Easy
This charming little plant features silvery-blue leaves that grow in neat, overlapping rows creating a beautiful waterfall effect. Each tiny leaf has a metallic sheen and fuzzy texture that catches the light, making it look like it's covered in silver frost.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 82.4°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & self-pollinating
The pilea glauca can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.