pilea
serpyllacea
serpyllacea
Care level
Easy
This charming little trailer creates dense cascades of tiny round leaves that look like strings of green pearls tumbling over pot edges. Unlike its upright cousins, it loves to create delicate curtains of foliage, with each stem developing a lovely reddish tint when exposed to bright light.
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
Trailing
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & self-pollinating
The pilea serpyllacea 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.