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Baby Tears Pilea
Pilea depressa
PileaMood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Pilea Baby Tears, Depressed Clearweed
How to identify it
Very small rounded green leaves densely cover fine trailing stems, creating a soft mat or cascade.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: trailing.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Pilea generally grow quickly and are easy to renew by pruning or propagation when given filtered light and an airy root zone.
Care guide
Light
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle morning sun may be tolerated.
Water
Water after the upper portion begins to dry; avoid chronic saturation.
Soil / substrate
Airy, moisture-balanced houseplant mix.
Humidity
Average to moderate humidity is suitable.
Support / growth
No climbing support needed.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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