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Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.

4.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)


About Silver Cloud Pilea
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 pubescens 'Silver Cloud'
Pilea
Urticaceae
Rosales

How to care for Silver Cloud Pilea
How often to water your Silver Cloud Pilea

every 9
Silver Cloud Pilea 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 Silver Cloud Pilea in your home

a window
Silver Cloud Pilea 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 Silver Cloud Pilea in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Silver Cloud Pilea

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 Silver Cloud Pilea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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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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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
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The time has finally come to pot up my #PileaPeperomioides ! I put him in aqua soil from an old fish tank I used to have. I put it in a small dish of water to keep it hydrated and I’m gonna slowly ween him off the water over time. It’s been a big journey to get to this point. I really hope he does well. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #BeforeAndAfter #PlantLove #TropicalPlants #Pilea #Hydroponics #ThanksForPhotosynthesis #QuickGrowingPlants
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Leaves Turing brown 😞 not sure what’s going on. It’s mostly the bottom leaves. I’m not sure if they are mature and need to go. The rest looks healthy… any advice? #Pilea
Care Summary for Silver Cloud Pilea
Silver Cloud Pilea
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.

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