Pilea depressa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Pilea depressa is a vine adored by plant collectors. It's called the Baby Tears plant because of its tiny and adorable shape. This perennial plant is a great houseplant and looks beautiful on a patio, in a pot, or in a hanging basket. It prefers temperatures around 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit and can thrive in 50-60 percent humidity levels.
Common Name |
Baby Tears , Depressed Clearweed , Kiereweed
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pilea depressa
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Genus
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Pilea
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Family
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Urticaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Pilea depressa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Pilea depressa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Pilea depressa needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Pilea depressa needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Pilea depressa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Pilea depressa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Pilea depressa to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Pilea depressa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Pilea depressa. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Pilea depressa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Pilea depressa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Pilea depressa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
4 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Pilea depressa toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Pilea depressa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Pilea depressa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Pilea depressa Native Region |
Find out where the Pilea depressa plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to the Caribbean |
