Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk'
4.3 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
About Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk'
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 involucrata 'Norfolk'
Pilea
Urticaceae
Rosales
How to care for Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk'
How often to water your Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk'
every 9
Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk' 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
Finding light for Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk' in your home
a window
Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk' 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 involucrata 'Norfolk' in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk'
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 involucrata 'Norfolk' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Went to dollar tree today for some of these containers that my partner wanted to buy for me! Way better than the fruit container I was holding them in! Looks so much nicer in my ikea greenhouse cabinet! I put my Alocasia corms in them! As well as my baby pilea! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #PlantCorner #BeforeAndAfter #RarePlants #PlantLove #DIYPlanter #TropicalPlants #LowMaintenance #AlocasiaAddicts #Alocasia #AlocasiaDragonScale #Pilea #PileaPeperomioides
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I have no idea how to take care of this plant can anyone give me tips it’s so gorgeous #Pilea
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Is a grow light for 3-4 hours bad for a Chinese Miney Plant #Pilea
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Any recommendations? Hi! I bought myself some new planties and since I’m quite a plant killer I’m asking you for some recommendations on these. 🙈😭 I love plants. But to be honest even though I’m trying hard, many of them have died… Thank you for any advice and hope that I’m not the only one trying without much success.😅 #Philodendron #ringoffire #birkin #Calathea #CalatheaWhiteFusion #StromantheTriostar #Peperomia #PeperomiaLilian #Senecio #StringOfPearls #Pilea #PileaMoonValley
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I am devastated… I turn to this small community because I feel that, otherwise, no one will understand me. This morning, when I woke up, I saw that several of my most delicate plants had fallen on top of each other, leaving dozens of leaves scattered on the floor. Among them was a plant I had been trying for years to grow beautifully, tall, and lush—the pilea. I’ve attempted to care for this plant about four times before. This time, I thought I had finally succeeded. It had grown to an enormous height, with many leaves and countless little offshoots. Seeing this plant grow made me feel incredible; I was so proud. My previous pileas had always ended up looking bad or dying, whether from summer heat, falls, lack of water, or pests. Well, today I have to say goodbye to all that progress because this morning, my beautiful pilea lost more than ten leaves. The same happened with some new leaves from my Anthurium crystallinum, Begonia, and Ficus. Lately, I feel like I’m losing faith in keeping plants. Too many leaves are dying compared to the ones that are growing. They demand so much work from me, and I don’t feel like it’s being rewarded. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong. Sorry for the bad energy, i could use some comfort 🥺😭 #plantcare #accident #leaves #sad #GregGang #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #GregFeedback #Pilea #PileaPeperomioides #HappyPlants
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leave look weird Does anyone know why the leaves are super droopy and they feel softer than usual as well. Anything i can do? #Pilea
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I have black dots on my money plant only on the lower leaves? I water whenever the leaves droop and the soil is dry, so I’m confused am I over watering?! #Pilea
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I named this plant Corporate America because it’s not thriving nor dying. It just sorta…is. #Pilea
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Just brought my friendship plant home the other day and the leaves started turning brown… any recommendations? #Pilea
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Just picked this guy up a couple weeks ago, and now all the tips of his leaves are browning.. Anyone know why he's unhappy? Chunky soil mix, with perlite, coco husks and regular soil. Placed on the window sill for plenty of sun. Water once a week. #Pilea
Care Summary for Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk'
Pilea involucrata 'Norfolk'
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
Survivor 2
Large, lush leaves 2
Easy to propagate 1
Fast grower 1
12/08/2021
This is a very dramatic plant! If it needs to be watered, he'll let you know! This little one has been very easy to care for, and I can't wait to see him grow!
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