Pilea hitchcockii

Dark Mystery Pilea, Dark Mystery

Moderate careTerrestrialNon-toxic15–30 cm

A compact, clump-forming herb from the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador, found at 1,600–1,800 m elevation. Its deeply toothed, lance-shaped leaves come in dark grey-green with bronze and silver tints. It needs high humidity and does best in cool-to-warm temperatures, making it a natural fit for closed terrariums. Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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Care

Light

Indirect light(preferred)Shade tolerant

Humidity

High (60–80%)(preferred)Very high (80%+)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
14°C – 27°C

Soil

Well draining(preferred)Sphagnum mix

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Appearance

Growth habit

ClumpingBushy

Leaf shape

LanceToothed

Leaf texture

Glossy

Distribution

Propagation

Take stem cuttings just below a node or where aerial roots are forming. Root in moist sphagnum moss or water at warm temperatures with high humidity. Roots typically appear within 2–4 weeks.