Description
Pilea Aquamarine is a delicate trailing houseplant known for its tiny, rounded leaves and shimmering color. The metallic silver-gray to blue-green foliage grows along warm brick-red stems, creating an eye-catching contrast. Its fine texture and cascading growth make it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, and containers. Pilea Aquamarine stays low but can develop long trailing stems, creating a soft, flowing appearance as it matures.
This easy-care houseplant thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Water when the top of the soil feels dry, with more frequent watering often needed during the warmer summer months. Avoid direct sunlight and standing water. Pinching or pruning the stem tips as needed will encourage compact, fuller growth and help maintain its attractive shape.
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Each plant comes in a 4″ growers pot. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Pilea glauca 'Aquamarine'
Other Names: Baby Tears, Silver Sparkles Plant, Gray Artillery
Light: bright, indirect light
Watering: water when top soil is dry. More frequently during the summer.
Humidity: Average
Temperature: 65-85 degrees
Soil: Well draining soil mix
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