How much sunlight does my Pilea aquarum need?

Pilea aquarum 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Pilea aquarum like?

Pilea aquarum 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Pilea aquarum?

Pilea aquarum 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!

Should I fertilize my Pilea aquarum?

Pilea aquarum 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!

Does Pilea aquarum go dormant?

It’s common for Pilea aquarum to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Pilea aquarum native to?

Pilea aquarum is native to Worldwide .

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Q: How often should I water my Pilea aquarum?

Pilea aquarum 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.

About Pilea aquarum

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

Scientific name

Pilea aquarum

Genus

Pilea

Family

Urticaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Pilea amamiana, Pilea brevicornuta, Pilea brevicornuta laxiflora, Pilea brevicornuta magnifolia, Pilea minor and Pilea velutinipes

How to care for Pilea aquarum

Water

How often to water your Pilea aquarum

Pilea aquarum 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.