Pilea glauca

Aquamarine Pilea, Silver Sparkle Pilea

Easy careTerrestrialNon-toxic5–10 cm

A trailing plant with tiny, silvery-blue leaves on fine reddish stems. It does best in warm, humid conditions with bright indirect light. Its low, spreading habit makes it a useful ground cover in closed terrariums.

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Aquamarine Pilea image

Photo by Yercaud-elango·CC BY-SA 4.0

Care

Prefers high humidity, bright indirect light, with 15–24 °C, and reaches 10 cm at maturity.

Light

Bright indirect(preferred)Indirect light

Humidity

High (60–80%)(preferred)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
15°C – 24°C

Soil

Loamy(preferred)Well draining

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

6 – 7

Propagation

No description available.

Native range

Native to Mexico and Central America.

Appearance

Growth habit

TrailingBushy

Leaf shape

Round

Leaf texture

Fine

Frequently asked

Can Aquamarine Pilea grow in a closed terrarium?

Yes. Aquamarine Pilea prefers high (60–80%) humidity, which is what a closed terrarium provides, and tolerates bright-indirect-light-loving conditions.

Does Aquamarine Pilea need drainage?

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

What humidity does Aquamarine Pilea need?

Aquamarine Pilea does best in high (60–80%) humidity.

Is Aquamarine Pilea pet-safe?

Aquamarine Pilea is considered non-toxic to common household pets.

How tall does Aquamarine Pilea grow?

Aquamarine Pilea typically reaches 5–10 cm at maturity.

How do you propagate Aquamarine Pilea?

Aquamarine Pilea can be propagated by stem cuttings.

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