Pilea Glauca Aquamarine

Pilea Glauca Aquamarine, aka Silver Sprinkles Plant, Gray Artillery Plant or Pilea 'Aquamarine', is a delicate, trailing tropical with delightful silvery-green foliage and contrasting red stems.

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Pilea Glauca Aquamarine, aka Silver Sprinkles Plant, Gray Artillery Plant or Pilea 'Aquamarine'

Pilea Glauca Aquamarine Plant Features

Pilea Glauca Aquamarine, aka Silver Sprinkles Plant, Gray Artillery Plant or Pilea 'Aquamarine', is a delicate, trailing tropical with delightful silvery-green foliage and contrasting red stems. Native to the rainforests of Central and South America, it is an ideal plant for both terrariums and hanging baskets.

Pilea Glauca Aquamarine Growing Instructions

Sun

Pilea glauca ‘Aquamarine’ prefers medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun. Light from an east or north-facing window is ideal.

Temperature/ Humidity

These tropical plants prefer warm temperatures and high humidity. They are cold-intolerant and will start to decline at temperatures below 40 ºF.

High humidity will help these plants do their best growing. Mist plants daily or place them on top of a tray of wet pebbles to improve ambient moisture. Baby tears plants are great for terrariums.

Water

Keep soil lightly moist. These plants thrive in consistent moisture. In the winter, when growth slows significantly, allow the soil to dry out completely before watering thoroughly.

Soil/Roots

These plants prefer airy, well-drained soil that retains moisture well. A high quality, all-purpose potting mix would work great. Soil can be amended with coco coir up to 25% to improve texture and drainage. Compost, up to 25%, is another amendment you can add to boost the nutrient quality of the soil.

Flowering

Pilea glauca produce small, inconspicuous flowers. Flowers can bloom year-round, though these plants rarely flower indoors.

Fertilization

Baby tears plants do not require much in terms of fertilization. To give their soil a boost, fertilize them once monthly using a balanced fertilizer diluted at half strength. Fertilize during the spring and summer only; cease fertilization during the winter.

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