Silver Spa
3.7 out of 5 (9 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
About Silver Spa
Pilea plants are native to regions worldwide, and often have succulent, water-storing leaves. A handful of them are grown as houseplants, but the rest of the 600+ species are wild plants. Their name comes from the Latin for 'felt cap' which refers to the unique way that their fruits are protected. Fossils of Pilea species have been found dating back over 5 million years ago!
Taxonomy
Pilea libanensis
Pilea
Urticaceae
Rosales
Also known as
Silver Sprinkles, silver sprinkes, Pilea glauca and Pilea libanesis
How to care for Silver Spa
How often to water your Silver Spa
every 9
Silver Spa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Silver Spa in your home
a window
Silver Spa may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Silver Spa in your home đĄ.
How to fertilize Silver Spa
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Silver Spa after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
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Pilea Underwater I've had my pilea for a really long time now and even propagated her and noticed that this one started growing under water. I've never seen this before and she doesn't seem to die neither. Does this mean they can grow underwater? #pilea
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My plant keeps losing stems and now thereâs white fungus growing. Is it just the watering? I just repotted it a couple weeks ago to a better one but itâs still not doing well #Pilea
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Happy Monday plant pals! I just have to share an update on my Pilea Mojito. Isnât she the cutest? Sheâs definitely enjoying herself. When I got her a couple months ago she was begging for help. lol⊠#HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #Pilea #GregGang
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Can I grow it in water? #Pilea
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Tell me where your #SilverSparklePilea is placed in your home. Just brought this one home. The app says within 3 feet of a window. My window to the north has a covered lanai & space is limited to the south. Whatâs worked for you? #Pilea
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This is the 2nd leaf to turn black/yellow. The 2 have only been at the bottom, yet Iâm still having consistent new leaves sprouting from the middle. Any thoughts? Thanks so much! #Pilea
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Any advice? So got these qqqqqqqtttts at lowes today and I was and am still SO excited. đđ They had so many new and pretty plants today. Iâm pretty sure I know what they are but not sure of the details about them. Plssss pls any advice I would appreciate đ„čâ€ïžâ€ïž #Monstera #swisscheese #NervePlant #Pilea #NewPlants #newplant #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy
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This plant might be working its way up to one of my favorites & has been sooo fun to watch grow bc almost every few days thereâs new growth! Look at the progress from 1 month! & im just obsessed w the pink baby flowers too đđž First pic is 8/3/2024 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #Pilea #GregGang #Greggers
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Iâve had plant about two months and it doesnât seem to be getting any bigger than what you see right now what am I doing wrong #Pilea
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Iâm new with plants. I need to know what fertilizer can use for this plant. #Pilea
Care Summary for Silver Spa
Silver Spa
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 4
Fast grower 4
Browns easily 1