Pilea mollis

Moon Valley Pilea

Easy careTerrestrialNon-toxic5–20 cm

A textured Pilea with deeply veined, velvety leaves. It does best in bright indirect light, moist soil, and high humidity. Compact and easy to propagate, it works well in closed terrariums. Non-toxic.

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Pilea mollis 'Moon Valley' image

Photo by Diego Delso·CC BY-SA 4.0

Care

Prefers high humidity, bright indirect light, with 15–26 °C, and reaches 20 cm at maturity.

Light

Bright indirect(preferred)Indirect light

Humidity

High (60–80%)(preferred)Medium (40–60%)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
15°C – 26°C

Soil

Loamy(preferred)Well draining

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Propagation

No description available.

Native range

Native to Northern South America, Mexico, and Central America.

Appearance

Growth habit

TrailingBushy

Leaf shape

Oval

Leaf texture

FuzzyVelvetyCrinkled

Frequently asked

Can Moon Valley Pilea grow in a closed terrarium?

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

Does Moon Valley Pilea need drainage?

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

What humidity does Moon Valley Pilea need?

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

Is Moon Valley Pilea pet-safe?

Moon Valley Pilea is considered non-toxic to common household pets.

How tall does Moon Valley Pilea grow?

Moon Valley Pilea typically reaches 5–20 cm at maturity.

How do you propagate Moon Valley Pilea?

Moon Valley Pilea can be propagated by stem cuttings.

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