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Moon Valley Pilea
Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley'
PileaMood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Moon Valley Friendship Plant
How to identify it
Deeply quilted/chartreuse-green leaves have dark bronze recessed veins and a crinkled surface.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: bushy spreading.
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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