We’re suckers for timelapse plant vids and especially when one of our favourite plants – the pilea cadierei ✨
These lustrous leafed beauties, fondly known as the aluminium plant, will add a striking pop of metallic silver and forest green to any jungalow.
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Pilea cadierei – Aluminium Plant Lighting & Position
Pilea will thrive in a medium to bright indirect light position. They can handle small amounts of direct light indoors as well.
Pilea cadierei – Aluminium plant Watering
Pilea are semi-succulent so allow the top few cms of soil to dry out between watering. To monitor this, you can use your finger to poke into the top 5 cm of potting mix and feel the soil moisture level before watering. If it feels wet, let it dry out for longer. Over watering can lead to fungal issues or root rot. If the leaves are drooping or curling at the edges you might need to water a little more. Try watering once a week, using just enough water to start to see some draining from the bottom of the pot. During winter, when the plant isn’t in an active growing phase you should reduce watering frequency.
With all plants, drainage is essential. Ensure that whatever vessel your plant is in, there are sufficient holes in the bottom to allow excess water to freely drain from the pot and away from the plant’s roots.
Pilea cadierei – Aluminium plant Humidity
Not fussed.
Pilea cadierei – Aluminium plant Fertiliser
Feed with liquid fertiliser fortnightly over the warm, growing period and not at all over the cooler winter months.
We recommend using our Plant Food available here.
Pilea cadierei – Aluminium plant Extra Tips
Once a month you can wipe down the plants leaves using a damp cloth to clean away any dust that has collected and may be preventing the leaves from breathing. It’s completely normal for older leaves, typically around the base of the plant, to fade in colour or brown off as they age. Prune off any damaged or dying leaves using a sharp pair of scissors or secateurs so that the plant can put more energy into the newer, healthier growth.
Pilea cadierei – Aluminium plant Toxicity
Pilea is a pet friendly plant.
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