How to care for your Pilea
Use these instructions to care for a Pilea. This guide will tell you how to water a Pilea; its light, temperature, humidity preferences and any additional care it might need to help it grow.
Pilea
Your Pilea prefers bright, indirect light. Direct sun may burn the leaves. In order to prevent your Pilea from growing lopsided, rotate it at least 2-3 times a week since it grows towards the sun. This plant can adapt to lower light areas, but the leaves will turn a darker green and the plant will spread out more.
Water your Pilea when the top 75% of the soil is dry. Water until liquid flows through the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and discard any water that has accumulated in the saucer.
This plant does not require any extra humidity and does well in a drier environment.
Your Pilea will be happiest in normal household temperatures between 65-75 degrees. However, make sure that your Pilea does not sit near the heating vents in the winter, as it may drop its leaves.
Feed once a month during the spring and summer with a liquid fertilizer for indoor plants.
Pilea are generally non-toxic for humans and pets. However, when ingested in very large quantities, they can cause a mild digestive reaction.
If you notice white spots on your Pilea, they are most likely caused by salts and chemicals in your water. If you do not have a filtration system, leaving the tap water in an open container overnight before watering can help remove some of the chemicals.
Pilea Baby Tears
Your Pilea Baby Tears will be happiest in medium to bright light. Keep out of the direct sun–it will burn the foliage.
Water your Pilea when the top 75% of the soil is dry. Water until liquid flows through the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and discard any water that has accumulated in the saucer.
Your Pilea prefers a dry environment. No need to mist.
Your Pilea Baby Tears prefers temperatures between 55-80 degrees during the day and should not get colder than 55 degrees at night.
Feed once a month during the spring and summer with a liquid fertilizer for indoor plants.
The Pilea Baby Tears is non-toxic to pets and children.
If you notice white spots on your Pilea, they are most likely caused by salts and chemicals in your tap water. If you do not have a filtration system, leaving the tap water in an open container overnight before watering can help remove some of the chemicals by evaporation.
