Pilea 'Aluminum'

Botanical: Pilea cadierei

Common: Aluminum Plant, Aluminum Pilea

• Light: Bright Indirect
• Ideal Temperature: 65-75°F
• Humidity: Medium
• Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
• Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
• Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

• Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.
• Remove yellow or damaged leaves and faded flowers to encourage new growth.
• Easily propagated through stem cuttings or by separating offsets from the mother plant.

• Member of the Urticaceae family, commonly known as the Nettle family, is a large and diverse family of flowering plants that includes over 2,620 species.
• Pilea plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions, including areas in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

• Pilea plants are often called "friendship plants" because they are so easy to propagate and share with friends.
• They are known for their air-purifying qualities and can help remove pollutants like formaldehyde from the air.