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Pilea cadierei (Aluminum plant)

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Colour – Lower Variegation

Native to Vietnam, this plant comes from a genus of over 600 species, surprisingly part of the nettle (Urticaceae) family! Pilea cadierei has decorative foliage in deep green with raised 'splashes' of silver. Perfect as a houseplant or planted in a terrarium. If the plant flowers pinch them off so that more energy goes in to leaf production. Ensure to repot when becoming rootbound as this plant has extensive root systems.

Rating- Easy

LOVES- Bright, indirect light. Pruning back to half its height in Spring.

HATES- Soggy soil. Dark locations. Low humidity.

Pot diameter 8.5cm

Toxicity rating- Safe for pets

More information and care recommendations are below

    Overview

    Native to Vietnam, this plant comes from a genus of over 600 species, surprisingly part of the nettle (Urticaceae) family! Pilea cadierei has decorative foliage in deep green with raised 'splashes' of silver. Perfect as a houseplant or planted in a terrarium. If the plant flowers pinch them off so that more energy goes in to leaf production. Ensure to repot when becoming rootbound as this plant has extensive root systems.

    Quick Care Guide

    Care difficulty: Easy!

    Light requirements: Bright, indirect light. Rotate the plant every week or so, to prevent it from leaning towards the light. Avoid direct sun, as this can scorch the leaves.

    Watering: Water roughly once a week in summer, allowing the top of the soil to dry out a little between waterings. Decrease watering in winter to once every two weeks.

    Humidity: Will be ok in average household humidity but will appreciate some humidity. Grouping humidity-loving plants together can help, as can placing pots of a wet pebble tray. You can mist the area around the foliage although this will only increase humidity temporarily. Humidifiers, bathrooms and kitchens are also beneficial to increase humidity.

    Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets.

    Feeding: Liquid feed occasionally during the spring and summer to support growth and flowering.

    Repotting: Repot around once a year -check to see if the roots are coming out the bottom of the pot or when the plant is to large!

    Pilea cadierei (Aluminum plant)
    Pilea cadierei (Aluminum plant)
    Pilea cadierei (Aluminum plant)
    Pilea cadierei (Aluminum plant)
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