Plant Care Pilea 'Aquamarine'

Pilea 'Aquamarine'

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Pilea 'Aquamarine' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

About Pilea 'Aquamarine'

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 'Aquamarine'
Pilea
Urticaceae
Rosales

Also known as

silver sparkles plant, gray artillery plant, gray baby tears and Pilea glauca 'Aquamarine

How to care for Pilea 'Aquamarine'

💦 Water

How often to water your Pilea 'Aquamarine'

Water needs for Pilea 'Aquamarine'
0.5 cups
every 9

Pilea 'Aquamarine' 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.

Calculate water needs of Pilea 'Aquamarine'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Pilea 'Aquamarine' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Pilea 'Aquamarine': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Pilea 'Aquamarine' 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 Pilea 'Aquamarine' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pilea 'Aquamarine'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pilea 'Aquamarine': repot after 2X growth

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 Pilea 'Aquamarine' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Pilea 'Aquamarine' 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.

Pilea 'Aquamarine' Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Pilea 'Aquamarine' 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 🏡.

Pilea 'Aquamarine' Light Requirements →

Pilea 'Aquamarine' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Pilea 'Aquamarine' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Pilea 'Aquamarine' Edible? →

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💨 Humidity

Pilea 'Aquamarine' 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.

Pilea 'Aquamarine' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Pilea 'Aquamarine' 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!

Best Soil Mix for Pilea 'Aquamarine' →

Best Pots for Pilea 'Aquamarine' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Pilea 'Aquamarine' →

What Are Healthy Pilea 'Aquamarine' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Pilea 'Aquamarine' 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Pilea 'Aquamarine' →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Pilea 'Aquamarine' 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

Pilea 'Aquamarine' is native to Worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Pilea 'Aquamarine', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Pilea 'Aquamarine'

Pilea 'Aquamarine'

Pilea 'Aquamarine'


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.

What other plant parents say

Pilea 'Aquamarine' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 11
Pilea 'Aquamarine' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 5
Pilea 'Aquamarine' has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 3
Pilea 'Aquamarine' has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 2
Pilea 'Aquamarine' has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Pilea 'Aquamarine' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
@MariansOasis avatar
@@MariansOasis
leaf-1 90 Plants
xp 26,028 XP
02/01/2022

Fun, adorable plant. Seems to like light so I’m giving as much indirect daylight as possible.

Fast grower Fast grower
@Roxanne avatar
@@Roxanne
leaf-1 29 Plants
xp 13,766 XP
globe Portland, OR
12/25/2021

I love it’s trailing red vines and it’s cute little leaves. It’s a bit fragile and loses leaves easily so you must handle it with care. It was browning and dropping leaves at first but once I figured out it’s watering routine, it’s bounced back really quickly.

Fast grower Fast grower
Salty avatar
@Salty
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 158 XP
06/12/2021

Grows like crazy when they have the right conditions, you can trim them or let them grow out long. So cute and a fast grower, this is one of my favourite plants I’ve ever had💛

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
Bella avatar
@Bella
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 115 XP
globe Smiths Creek, New South Wales
06/07/2021

one of my favourites for sure. amazing once u figure out how to look after it. mine almost died but came back and is now thriving. likes regular watering with moist soil but not too wet! DO NOT WATER FOLIAGE. this is the mistake i made. leaves and stems will rot and die if watered so be careful when watering and dry leaves if they get wet. likes indirect consistent light. my pot does not have a drainage hole but i water when soil looks dry and she’s been flowering a lot lately with heaps of new growth.

Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@AinsleyandJohn avatar
@@AinsleyandJohn
leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 32 XP
05/14/2021

I never remember to water him but he’s still green

Survivor Survivor
@sam_salinas avatar
@@sam_salinas
leaf-1 0 Plants
xp 193 XP
03/24/2021

Really pretty but SUPER NEEDY! Mine looks nothing like the pic I took and is basically bald now.

Browns easily Browns easily

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