Creeping Charlie
5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Also known as
Bird's Nest Pilea Crinkle and Bathroom bubbles
Taxonomy
Pilea nummulariifolia
Pilea
Urticaceae
Rosales
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 3
Survivor 2
Easy to propagate 1
Browns easily 1
How to care for Creeping Charlie
Water
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.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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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.
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Nutrients
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.
Care Summary for Creeping Charlie
Creeping Charlie
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
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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