Pilea Depressa Baby Tears

Pilea depressa 'Baby Tears', aka Depressed Clearweed, is a delicate, trailing plant native to Mexico. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with scalloped, thick green leaves and pinkish stems.

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Pilea depressa 'Baby Tears', aka Depressed Clearweed

Pilea Depressa Baby Tears Plant Features

Pilea depressa 'Baby Tears', aka Depressed Clearweed, is a delicate, trailing plant native to Mexico. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with scalloped, thick green leaves and pinkish stems. Its tiny, intricat leaves reach about 1/4" wide and grow tight against the stem. In a terrarium, it makes a fantastic ground cover plant, but this versatile species will eventually begin to climb too.

Pilea Depressa Baby Tears Growing Instructions

Water Requirements

The water requirement is average. Thrice a week in summer and once a week in winter is an estimated frequency. Just follow the simple rule of keeping the upper layer at least 50 % moist in summer. While, in fall and winter, let the soil get dry between consecutive waterings.

Over-watering and water standing at the base may lead to root rot.

Sunlight Requirement

The plant usually requires bright shade. Outdoors, select a well-lit shady area. Importantly, keep it away from direct sun, especially the peak hours. In indoor and Pilea depressa terrariums, the plant can do pretty well in fluorescent light. An ideal place to keep the pots is an east-facing window with a medium level of sunlight exposure.

Browning of leaves is a possible sign of over-exposure to light.

Temperature Requirements

Just like other members of this genus, the ideal temperature range for the plant is 15 to 25 °C(60 to 70 °F). These plants are not frosted hardy. Regions with the possibility of temperature fall below 12 C( 54 F) are unsuitable for the Depressa plant.

Humidity Requirements

The plant does pretty well with the normal humidity of your zone. However, the Optimum humidity range is around 50%. On dry days, you can consider adding some extra humidity by misting. In the case of Pilea depressa terrariums, you can place the setup around a humidifier.

Substrate/Soil Requirements

The substrate should be light and free-draining. Sandy soils are the first preference for the Artillery plant. If you are mixing at home, just mix clean sand and peat in 1:2. Furthermore, you can replace sand with perlite.

THE optimal PH range for the plant is acidic to neutral (6 to 7.5).

Fertilizer Requirements

Use a houseplant fertilizer once a month in spring and summer following the instructions on the pack. Howbeit added nutrition is not suitable in winter.

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