Urticaceae

There are over 600 different varieties of Pilea and the care instructions for all of them are just about the same.

All Pilea plants need bright indirect light. Direct sun burns the leaves of a Pilea plant and not enough light causes a Pilea plant to become leggy.

The soil of a Pilea plant should be slightly moist, but not soggy at all times. In the cooler months or when the Pilea plant is not producing new leaves; allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out before watering.

Feed a Pilea plant every two weeks when it is actively growing with a basic houseplant fertilizer at 1/2 the recommended strength.

• Pilea plants require very high humidity. If your home is dry, place your Pilea on a tray of pebbles filled with water. Be sure the Pilea plant is sitting on the pebbles and not in the water.

*Pilea plants are non-poisonous houseplants

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