Pilea cadierei

Aluminum Plant, Watermelon Pilea

Easy careTerrestrialNon-toxic10–40 cm

A bushy plant with oval green leaves marked by raised silver patches between the veins. The metallic pattern comes from tiny air pockets beneath the leaf surface. It does best in low to medium light with high humidity, and works well as a mid-ground plant in closed terrariums.

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Photo by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz·CC BY-SA 4.0

Care

Prefers high humidity, low light, with 18–24 °C, and reaches 40 cm at maturity.

Light

Shade tolerant(preferred)Indirect light

Humidity

High (60–80%)(preferred)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
18°C – 24°C

Soil

Peat moss(preferred)Well draining

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

6 – 7

Propagation

No description available.

Native range

Native to Indo-China.

Appearance

Growth habit

Bushy

Leaf shape

Oval

Leaf texture

Crinkled

Frequently asked

Can Aluminum Plant grow in a closed terrarium?

Yes. Aluminum Plant prefers high (60–80%) humidity, which is what a closed terrarium provides, and tolerates shade-tolerant conditions.

Does Aluminum Plant need drainage?

Aluminum Plant prefers a moist substrate. Drainage is helpful but not critical; consistent moisture matters more.

What humidity does Aluminum Plant need?

Aluminum Plant does best in high (60–80%) humidity.

Is Aluminum Plant pet-safe?

Aluminum Plant is considered non-toxic to common household pets.

How tall does Aluminum Plant grow?

Aluminum Plant typically reaches 10–40 cm at maturity.

How do you propagate Aluminum Plant?

Aluminum Plant can be propagated by stem cuttings.

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