Pilea

Pilea

Pilea

Pilea are architectural plants that are interesting and easy to care for.

Chinese Money Plant, Aluminum Plant, Moon Valley

Light: 

  • Very bright, but indirect light
  • Direct sun can burn leaves

Water: 

  • Allow soil to dry out 50% between waterings
  • Stores a lot of water in the leaves, so it does not like to be over-watered
  • Water roughly every 10 days 
  • For Moon Valley variety, keep soil semi-moist, watering once a week

Humidity

  • Humidity is not necessary for survival but is beneficial

Soil Type: 

  • A light, well draining soil with perlite 

Toxicity Level: 

  • Non-toxic to animals, although consumption may cause an upset digestive system

Additional Information:

  • Glossy leaves tend to collect dust - wipe with a wet microfiber cloth or soft duster monthly 
  • Stems tend to reach for light, so rotating a couple times a month helps ensure even growth

West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty PalmEuphorbiaCordylinePhilodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: PalmsMonsteraHoyaPeperomiaPothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron CordatumFicus MidnightPothosKentia Palm, Peperomia, CalatheaFernsDracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver SplashSnake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron CordatumPothosPeperomiaCalatheaFernsDracaenaBella PalmPothos

Away from the window: Snake PlantsDracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.