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About artillery plant
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 microphylla 'Variegata'
Pilea
Urticaceae
Rosales

How to care for artillery plant
How often to water your artillery plant

every 9
artillery plant 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 artillery plant in your home

a window
artillery plant 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 artillery plant in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize artillery plant

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 artillery plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Artillery fern dropping leaves like crazy, but seems healthy ➡️ anyone have any ideas why this is happening? This is my first Mountain Snow #Pilea Plant (aka “artillery fern”). Every day, I wake up to find that she’s shed a whole new layer of leaves, and I don’t know what’s wrong. I barely touch her and she dramatically releases like 10+ leaves. Her moisture level seems good, and she’s getting light… anyone have experience with this or have any idea of what this could be? Thanks so much in advance for any advice at all!
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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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Friend!!! Found a couple of little fungus fruit growing in Silq's soil!! Guess I've been a little too zealous about its watering 😅 but I read that they're not harmful and maybe even helpful to the plant. 🥰
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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
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Do Moon Valley plants go dormant? Mine was super lush until fall/winter and now it’s barely hanging on. #Pilea
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Money plant spotting My Pilea puts out babies all the time and I admittedly neglect the army of mini money plants in my windowsill from time to time. I checked one plant that appears healthy with the exception of these two leaves. What’s it telling me? #Pilea #help
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Don’t mind the algae. Thinking of potting my #Pilea up! Those roots are looking great! It took SO long for them to grow and I was worried for a while but I just had to let it take its time. :) #PileaPeperomioides #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #BeforeAndAfter #PlantLove #TropicalPlants #Hydroponics #ThanksForPhotosynthesis
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I think my plant is dying :( is there anything I can do so it can grow back or be healthier ? #Pilea
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Just found this little guy growing off the side of my Pilea today while watering😭 I love this plant so much! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #ChineseMoneyPlant #Pilea
Care Summary for artillery plant
artillery plant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
