How to care for a Pilea Peperomioides

How To Care for a Pilea Peperomioides

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright to medium indirect light.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant.

Fun Fact

A self-propagator, the Pilea produces sweet little babies or ‘pups’ on it’s own, which pop up from the soil surrounding the mother plant.

Plant Origin

Southern China

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Pilea Peperomioides:
  • Wilting plant or curling leaves, dry potting mix:

Underwatered

  • Yellowing leaves, black stems:

Overwatered