Pilea nummulariifolia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Pilea nummulariifolia, or Creeping Charlie, is a fast-growing tropical plant with a creeping habit. This herbaceous plant has bright green, oval leaves that are deeply wrinkled. It can produce stunning flowers in the spring and summer. Put the Creeping Charlie in a hanging pot and allow it to adorn your room.
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Creeping Charlie
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pilea nummulariifolia
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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 nummulariifolia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Pilea nummulariifolia.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Pilea nummulariifolia needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Pilea nummulariifolia needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Pilea nummulariifolia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Pilea nummulariifolia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Pilea nummulariifolia prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 70%. |
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Pilea nummulariifolia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Pilea nummulariifolia. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Pilea nummulariifolia 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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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Pilea nummulariifolia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Pilea nummulariifolia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Pilea nummulariifolia toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Pilea nummulariifolia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Pilea nummulariifolia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Pilea nummulariifolia Native Region |
Find out where the Pilea nummulariifolia plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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