

















Depressed Clearweed
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.

4.7 out of 5 (15 experiences)


About Depressed Clearweed
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 depressa
Pilea
Urticaceae
Rosales
Also known as
Kiereweed, Artillery Plant, Baby's Tears and Tiny Tears

How to care for Depressed Clearweed

How often to water your Depressed Clearweed

every 9
Depressed Clearweed 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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Select a city to check sunlight intensity

Finding light for Depressed Clearweed in your home

a window
Depressed Clearweed 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 Depressed Clearweed in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Depressed Clearweed

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 Depressed Clearweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Depressed Clearweed prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Depressed Clearweed may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Depressed Clearweed doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Depressed Clearweed does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Depressed Clearweed should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
It’s common for Depressed Clearweed to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Depressed Clearweed is native to Worldwide.
Care Summary for Depressed Clearweed
Depressed Clearweed
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.

What other plant parents say







Trending in your area
Rex Begonia
Polka Dot Plant
String of Bananas
Zebra Plant
Chinese Money Plant
False Christmas Cactus
Philodendron Brasil
Baby Rubber Plant
Arrowhead Plant
Elephant Bush
Monstera
Heartleaf Philodendron
Pothos N' Joy
Cornstalk Dracaena
Panda Plant
Golden Barrel Cactus
Mini Monstera
Triostar Stromanthe
Similar to Depressed Clearweed
✨ Discover rare plants
Ace of Spades
Hylotelephium siebold…
Anthurium papillilami…
Philodendron 'Glorius'
Sedum 'White Diamond'
Philodendron 'Rio'
Rainbow Echeveria
Sedeveria 'Blue Elf'
Tillandsia caerulea A…
Electric Fern
Skeleton Key Pothos
Kilimanjaro Plant
Hoya crassipetiolata
White Apple Moth Orch…
Ceropegia simoneae
Anthurium Fingers
Aglaonema 'Green Bowl'
This plant is popular in
Greg’s plant care information is derived from first-principles biology and physics and supported by peer-reviewed research, academic institutions, and industry experts. We are committed to providing the highest-quality plant care information available, so if you have any concerns about our content, feel free to reach out to our support.
- Plants for a Future. “Plant Database.” pfaf.org. N.p., n.d. Web.
- Encyclopedia of Life. “Encyclopedia of Life.” eol.org. N.p., n.d. Web.