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Pilea 'Aquamarine'

4.6 out of 5 (17 experiences)

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

Scientific name

Pilea 'Aquamarine'

Genus

Pilea

Family

Urticaceae

Order

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'

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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Pilea 'Aquamarine' in your home

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.

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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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 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.

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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.

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🪴 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!

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💩 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!

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❄️ 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

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pilea 'Aquamarine' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 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.

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Care Summary for 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

Fast grower 11

Survivor 5

Blooms easily 3

Browns easily 2

Easy to propagate 2

Large, lush leaves 1

@@MariansOasis

90 Plants

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

Pilea 'Aquamarine' plant photo by @MariansOasis named Susie Q on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Roxanne

29 Plants

13,766 XP

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

Pilea 'Aquamarine' plant photo by @Roxanne named Super Freak on Greg, the plant care app.

@Salty

5 Plants

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

Survivor

Pilea 'Aquamarine' plant photo by Salty named Pearl on Greg, the plant care app.

@Bella

5 Plants

115 XP

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

Blooms easily

Easy to propagate