Plant Care Silver Spa

Silver Spa

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About Silver Spa

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 libanensis
Pilea
Urticaceae
Rosales

Also known as

Silver Sprinkles, silver sprinkes, Pilea glauca and Pilea libanesis

How to care for Silver Spa

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Silver Spa

Water needs for Silver Spa
0.5 cups
every 9

Silver Spa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnā€™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 Silver Spa

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Silver Spa in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Silver Spa: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Silver Spa may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves šŸƒ, 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 Silver Spa in your home šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Silver Spa

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Silver Spa: 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 itā€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Silver Spa after it doubles in size or once a yearā€”whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Silver Spa 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.

Silver Spa Water Frequency →

Silver Spa Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Silver Spa may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves šŸƒ 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 šŸ”.

Silver Spa Light Requirements →

Silver Spa Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Silver Spa 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 Silver Spa Edible? →

Silver Spa Toxicity to Dogs →

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šŸ’Ø Humidity

Silver Spa doesnā€™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.

Silver Spa Humidity Needs →


šŸŖ“ Soil

Silver Spa 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 Silver Spa →

Best Pots for Silver Spa →

When and How to Successfully Repot Silver Spa →

What Are Healthy Silver Spa Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Silver Spa 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 itā€™s refreshed yearly, you shouldnā€™t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Silver Spa →


ā„ļø Dormancy

Itā€™s common for Silver Spa to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Silver Spa is native to Worldwide.


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors
šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves arenā€™t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantā€™s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itā€™s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Silver Spa, 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!


šŸ§ 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 Silver Spa

Silver Spa

Silver Spa


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Silver Spa has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 4
Silver Spa has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 4
Silver Spa has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
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leaf-1 21 Plants
xp 285 XP
11/01/2021

Cute, but messy

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leaf-1 48 Plants
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globe MĆ¼nchen, Bayern
09/18/2021

Messiest plant in my collection.

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leaf-1 32 Plants
xp 1,086 XP
globe Kent, OH
03/30/2021

I donā€™t really know how to care for it but it is such a wimp when it comes to watering and maintenance but itā€™s surviving so.

Survivor Survivor
Browns easily Browns easily

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