Pilea microphylla Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Pilea microphylla is an herbaceous plant with several nicknames, including the Joypowder Plant. This perennial plant has a light green stem that looks succulent and tiny leaves around 2 inches long. It likes to be grown in a humid place with indirect sunlight and well-drained soil.
Common Name |
Angeloweed, Artillery Plant, Joypowder Plant , Rockweed
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Plant Type
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Annuals
Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pilea microphylla
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Genus
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Pilea
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Family
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Urticaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Pilea microphylla Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Pilea microphylla.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Pilea microphylla needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Pilea microphylla needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Pilea microphylla Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Pilea microphylla to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Pilea microphylla to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Pilea microphylla Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Pilea microphylla. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Pilea microphylla plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Pilea microphylla Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Pilea microphylla plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Pilea microphylla toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Pilea microphylla Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Pilea microphylla, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
hard
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Pilea microphylla Native Region |
Find out where the Pilea microphylla plant originated. |
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Country |
Mexico
South America
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