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4.6 out of 5 (7 experiences)


About Creeping Charlie
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 nummulariifolia
Pilea
Urticaceae
Rosales
Also known as
Bird's Nest Pilea Crinkle and Bathroom bubbles

How to care for Creeping Charlie
How often to water your Creeping Charlie

every 9
Creeping Charlie needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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 Creeping Charlie in your home

a window
Creeping Charlie may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, 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 Creeping Charlie in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Creeping Charlie

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Creeping Charlie after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Hi there! I’m a newbie plant mom who was gifted this beautiful terrarium following a family funeral. What do I have here? Should I keep them together or separate? Thanks!
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My creeping Charlie isn't doing that great, any ideas of tips?
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My Creeping Charlie is having some yellowing and brown spots? It looks like there is lots of new, lush, dark green growth. The yellowing seems mostly with the older growth…is this a natural process with Charlies? I’m coming up on my second summer with the majority of my plants, so…I’m def still learning about the normal cycles of any given species. I’m a little worried about white flys because when I took him off his hook, I saw 2/3 of them fly off….God help me, I don’t wanna fight white flys again! 😩 opinions on if it looks like it could be white fly damage? Yes? No? I’m unsure…
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My creeping Charlie is getting brown leaves/ spots and I'm not sure why. Help!! I have been watering him enough I'm pretty sure! He has new growth but is still getting these brown crumbling leaves. I don't know what I am doing wrong but I'm worried about him. #CreepingCharlie #help
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Why does my plant look like this? #Pilea
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Can I grow it in water? #Pilea
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Promoting Creeping Charlie Plant A couple of months ago I got a Creeping Charlie plant. A good majority of the leaves were dead when I brought it home. I’ve cut it back a couple of times to help it grow better but it seems to still be needing something more. I have it under a skylight in my living room and I’ve got tall ceilings. I have it in a self watering pot as well. I added water a couple of days ago. What else can I do to help it grow better? #CreepingCharlie
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Any tips? This guy isn’t thriving :/ #Pilea
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I’ve got a couple smaller plants growing. What should I do? #Pilea
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My plant keeps losing its leaves fast… I have switched the dirt once already and I am afraid I cant keep her or him alive! Help!! 😭😬 # #Pilea
Care Summary for Creeping Charlie
Creeping Charlie
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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