Pilea glauca 'Aquamarine' - Aquamarine Pilea

Amazing, tiny rounded leaves of metallic silver-gray on warm red stems; pinch stem tips to keep plant compact; a great trailing plant to cascade over containers or hanging baskets; requires only bright indirect light, this one is a great houseplant

Height: 4 inches. Sun: full shade.

Planting and growing

When grown indoors, Aquamarine Pilea can be expected to grow to only 4 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It grows at a medium rate and under ideal conditions can live approximately 5 years. This houseplant should be grown away from direct sunlight or in a room with strong artificial light. It prefers evenly moist soil but will not tolerate standing water. Water once or twice each week as needed. It benefits from regular feeding. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soil.

There are many factors affecting ultimate height and performance indoors, including pot size, light, watering and pruning. Use this information as a guideline and contact the store for further details.

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