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Pilea microphylla for bioactive terrariums

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General Pilea Info
Pilea is a widely distributed genre of plants which finds it's home in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate environments. A handful of Pilea species are commonly kept as decorative houseplants, and a handful are perfectly well suited to a terrarium environment. We consider the majority of the Pilea species we grow to be fairly forgiving & a great choice for a wide range of experience levels.

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Growing Pilea indoors for live vivariums

Growing Pilea indoors for bioactive terrariums

Pilea At NEHERP
We only work with around 10 types of Pilea, but they are some of the more popular varieties we sell. Most of our Pilea are grown under basic T5HO lighting, with a handful of the more sensitive species being grown under low output custom LEDs. The PAR rating of most of our Pilea growing areas ranges from just 40-65µMol/M²S at plant level, with only a few (early development) racks metering higher. We maintain relative humidity between 65-75%, keep temperatures between 68-85F, and utilize automated misting & watering cycles whenever we can. Pilea seem to thrive with some airflow, so we keep them on the "more windy" shelves & positions throughout our grow rooms. The majority of our available Pilea are simply grown in our specially mixed organic potting soil. The available plants are raised in the mild potting soil and ship before they require additional nutrients, but the mother plant stock we propagate from are fed using extremely mild, balanced, organic nutrients every 2-3 months. That same regimen would likely be a good starting place, if you'll be keeping them as houseplants. Like the overwhelming majority of plants, Pilea grown in live vivariums do not require additional fertilization.

Pilea glauca growing with moss in a live vivarium

Growing Pilea Plants In A Bioactive Terrarium / Live Vivarium
These plants are pretty forgiving for the most part, but none of the species we grow are especially well suited for enclosures housing larger animals. In general, these plants seem to do best with moderate or higher levels of humidity (65%+ R/H), regular misting, and quick draining substrate. Our Bioactive Substrate Base Kits are a perfect choice for every Pilea species we offer. They don't have especially strong lighting requirements, but will tolerate higher levels well. We've seen some species thrive in as little as 30µMol/M²S PAR at plant level, so even our lowest output Inexpensive CFL Lighting Kits drastically exceed the minimum-end requirements for the majority of Pilea species we offer. These are not slow growing plants for the most part, so occasional pruning will be required.

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Plant Size Info

Potted Plants:

Plant nurseries roughly categorize their plants by pot size, and a plant is made available once it has mostly filled out it's container. Generally speaking, a 4in potted plant is roughly twice the size of a 3in pot, and a 3in potted plant is typically twice the size of a 2in pot. Needless to say, we do our best to offer big & healthy plants which were categorized honestly, and are representative of the photos we've got listed on the site. Every potted plant we sell is shipped bare root, and the root ball of the plant is carefully wrapped in paper towels before it's placed back into it's cleaned pot for shipping. From there, it's wrapped in clean brown packing paper and labeled with it's species before shipping.

Live Mats:

Healthy Background Plants For Terrariums

We're proud to offer a brand new way to order plants, and we're loving the results so far. Our Live Mats are grown with plenty of light & the ideal amount of moisture required to form a dense mat. Before shipping, each section is gently separated from it's sealed container, rinsed free of excess potting soil, and carefully placed in a partially inflated airtight bag. Depending on the specific plant, live mats can planted terrestrially or attached to a background to grow epiphytically. These are exceptionally dense portions of plants, so a little can go a long way!

Rooted Portions:

Some plants we grow are offered in rooted portions, which are slightly smaller portions than would typically be included in a 3in pot. The length and overall portion size depends on the species being offered, but these do include a portion of the root system for easy planting & fast acclimation. When it comes time to ship, we'll carefully separate the portion from it's mother plant, rinse the roots free of potting soil, and carefully wrap the roots in a ball of moist paper towels. From there, the plant is wrapped in clean brown packing paper and labeled with it's species before shipping.

Clippings:

Clippings are the smallest size portion of what we offer. Depending on the species, clippings may or may not include small attached roots. Plants we sell as clippings are typically epiphytic in nature, meaning they'll grow without soil on the surface of another plant (or wood decor, backgrounds, etc). The difficulty in planting clippings depends entirely on the species, so don't hesitate to ask before ordering if you are curious. When it comes time to ship, we carefully clean, wrap, and seal our clippings in partially filled bags to ensure the safest transit possible. Like everything else we sell, these are individually labeled with ID.

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Pilea cadierei

Aluminum Plant

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The leaves of this common species feature a metallic looking pattern, earning it the common name of "Aluminum Plant". Pilea cadierei is very forgiving as a houseplant, and can be grown in a variety of containers. This species can grow fairly quickly in a terrarium environment, but is easily kept in check with occasional pruning. Depending on the situation, this plant can be trained to grow outward by pruning the stem tips, or upward by pruning any unwanted lateral growth.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	10-12in	11	Asia (Vietnam)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-6.5	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Medium/Low (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Terrestrial / Allow room to grow (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

USDA Zone ratings are listed on the conservative side. To learn more, visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.

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Pilea depressa

Pilea Baby Tears

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This common plant is an incredibly forgiving one which quickly grows in a trailing pattern. As a houseplant, Pilea depressa does best mounted in a hanging pot or basket, with it's long stems allowed to grow downward. In an enclosure, the plant will readily grow up & onto any moist surface of wood, rock, or Background Mix without much effort.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	12in+ (Trailing)	11	Central + South America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Full shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Widely tolerant (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Trailing / Plant high, allow to trail downward (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea depressa 'Tiny Tears'

Pilea Tiny Tears

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Another extremely easy to grow Pilea species which tolerates a wide variety of conditions. Smaller than standard Pilea depressa, Tiny Tears is closer in size to Pilea glauca with very small (1/8in max) green leaves. Easy to propagate from clipping, and grows up and onto just about anything. As a houseplant, this species does best planted in a small hanging pot or basket, but will require a fair amount of humidity & moisture to thrive. In an enclosure, Tiny Tears does great when planted up high & is allowed to trail downward. It can alternatively be planted on the substrate layer, where it'll wander over the surface & climb onto moist decor.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Average	12in (Trailing)	11	Central + South America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Full shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Widely tolerant (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Trailing / Versatile - Plant on BG or substrate (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea glauca

Pilea Aquamarine

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A delicate, beautiful trailing species of Pilea which makes an excellent choice in a wide variety of enclosures. With red stems & blue-green ("Aquamarine") colored leaves, this is a really unique & attractive little plant. When grown as a houseplant, it thrives best in a pot which allows it's stems to hang downward. In an enclosure it can either be planted up high on a background & allowed to trail downward, or down low on the substrate layer where it will creep along the terrarium floor. We've had plenty of luck growing this species epiphytically when humidity stays high, otherwise it can be planted in any well-draining live vivarium substrate with great results. This species is our best selling Pilea.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	12in+ (Trailing)	11	Central + South America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Average (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Trailing / Versatile - Plant on BG or in substrate (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea involucrata

Friendship Pilea

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This is one of the most common species of Pilea on the horticultural market, and is commonly referred to as "Friendship Pilea". Clippings of this plant establish themselves easily & quickly, so it's easy to propagate a couple plants to give to friends! It's leaves are variegated with great looking dark green and silver patterns which grow bolder in ideal conditions. As a houseplant Pilea involucrata is extremely forgiving, and will do well when planted in any typical pot. It's upward growth pattern usually tops out under 12in, and it's watering & lighting requirements are both minimal. In an enclosure we recommend planting this one terrestrially, and allowing for a few inches of growth in every direction. It'll slowly spread outward, so the occasional pruning job will be required. Don't forget that the clippings resulting in pruning this plant are easy to root & make great gifts! :-)

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	12in	11	Central + South America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Low/Medium (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Terrestrial / Allow room to grow (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea microphylla

Artillery Plant

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This quick-growing little plant has an especially interesting method of dispersing it's seeds. Flowers of this plant burst, shooting pollen long distances relative to the size of the plant. This shooting effect earned this species it's "Artillery Plant" common name. This species thrives as a houseplant, and is extremely forgiving so long as it's kept relatively moist. In a terrarium environment, this plant tolerates far more dry conditions than the majority of tropical plants we sell. Relative humidity as low as 45% is fairly well tolerated, so long as it's substrate is kept moist. This one is a pretty fast grower, and we wouldn't recommend keeping it in any enclosure where fairly routine maintenance isn't acceptable. Although it can eventually grow upward, it spreads outward more readily in our experience, and is very easy to keep at a fairly low-level when conditions are right. We've seen two plants marketed as Pilea microphylla, and this is the smaller of the two.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Very Easy	3-12in+	11	Brazil & Mexico
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Widely Tolerant (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Terrestrial / Trim tips to maintain size (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea microphylla 'Large Form'

Artillery Plant

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Flowers of this plant burst, shooting pollen long distances and earning the plant it's "Artillery" name. This species thrives as a houseplant, and is extremely forgiving so long as it's kept relatively moist. In a terrarium environment, Artillery Plant tolerates far more dry conditions than the majority of tropical plants we sell. Relative humidity as low as 45% is fairly well tolerated, so long as it's substrate is kept moist. This one is a pretty fast grower, and we wouldn't recommend keeping it in any enclosure where fairly routine maintenance isn't acceptable. We've seen two plants marketed as Pilea microphylla, and this is the larger of the two. While the smaller variety tends to spread horizontally, this larger form grows in more of an upward patten before it begins to spread outward. If you have any information regarding the separation of these two (large & small) varieties, please let us know at support@neherpetoculture.com, since all of the information we've been able to find has been shaky at best!

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Very Easy	8-12in+	11	Brazil & Mexico
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Widely Tolerant (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Terrestrial / Allow plenty of room for growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

Our USDA Zone rating tends to lean on the conservative side. We'd hate to see plants suffer cold damage!
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Pilea mollis

Pilea Moon Valley

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This plant's uniquely textured leaves look other-worldly in person. The common name "Moon Valley" stems from the deep bumps in the leaf surface, resembling the cratered surface of the moon. The tops of new leaves can be bronze/copper colored, while mature leaf growth is green around the edges with darker coloration along the veins & towards the center of each leaf. As a houseplant this species does well in any typical pot, and benefits from a saucer underneath to catch excess water & keep humidity high. In dry environments, we've seen this plant benefit from an occasional misting session. In an enclosed environment, this plant thrives with plenty of humidity, and a fair-to-moderate amount of light. It can grow to be a bushy 12in, so occasional pruning will be required in most enclosures.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	12in	11-12	Central America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade	5.5-6.5	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Medium (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Terrestrial / Leave 4-6in around plant for growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea nummulariifolia

Pilea Creeping Charlie

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Creeping Charlie is a common plant which is tolerant of a wide variety of conditions. It is unrelated to the common weed Glechoma hederacea which shares the same common name. As a houseplant, this species will survive in a wide variety of containers, with hanging pots & baskets being a popular choice. In an enclosure, it can grow to form green walls or carpets if desired. This is the most tolerant Pilea species we carry for use in enclosures housing medium & larger sized species, since it can handle quite a bit of disturbance once it's acclimated to a surface. This is a fast growing plant which is super easy to care for, so plan to do some pruning to keep the plant's growth pattern in check.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Very Easy	12in+ (Trailing)	11	Southern NA, Central + South America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Widely tolerant	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Tolerant, but keep moist
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Widely tolerant (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Bi-Weekly	Terrestrial / An aggressive grower (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Plant Pack: Pilea Assortment

A grower's choice assortment of healthy Pilea plants

Pilea Plant Pack For Terrariums - The Best Pilea Plants For Terrariums

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Our terrarium plant packs feature some of our best prices on assortments of high quality Pilea plants. Our Plant Packs are designed as the ideal solution for enthusiasts looking for a sampler pack for their enclosures or to start a collection. The plants we include are likely to be found on this page, and some may be listed in the "Sold Out/Reserved" section below. Unlisted terrarium appropriate varieties are less likely, but may be included depending on our availability. All plants in this assortment will be 3in pots. There will be no repeat species included in 3-5 packs, and we'll do our best to include a great looking variety. A repeat plant (or two) may be included if 10+ plants are ordered. All NEHERP plant packs require a minimum average of 55% relative humidity.

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Only a small fraction of the plants we grow are available at any given time. The majority of plants we sell are shipped in our discounted Vivarium Plant Packs, and we often reserve "low availability" plants for those kits.
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Pilea cadierei

Aluminum Plant

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	10-12in	11	Asia (Vietnam)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-6.5	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Medium/Low (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Terrestrial / Allow room to grow (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea depressa

Pilea Baby Tears

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	12in+ (Trailing)	11	Central + South America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Full shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Widely tolerant (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Trailing / Plant high, allow to trail downward (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea depressa 'Tiny Tears'

Pilea Tiny Tears

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Average	12in (Trailing)	11	Central + South America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Full shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Widely tolerant (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Trailing / Versatile - Plant on BG or substrate (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea glauca

Pilea Aquamarine

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	12in+ (Trailing)	11	Central + South America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Average (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Trailing / Versatile - Plant on BG or in substrate (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea involucrata

Friendship Pilea

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	12in	11	Central + South America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Low/Medium (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Terrestrial / Allow room to grow (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea microphylla

Artillery Plant

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▾ General Plant Info ▾
Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Very Easy	3-12in+	11	Brazil & Mexico
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Widely Tolerant (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Terrestrial / Trim tips to maintain size (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea microphylla 'Large Form'

Artillery Plant

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▾ General Plant Info ▾
Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Very Easy	8-12in+	11	Brazil & Mexico
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade to filtered sun	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾
Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Widely Tolerant (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Monthly	Terrestrial / Allow plenty of room for growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

Our USDA Zone rating tends to lean on the conservative side. We'd hate to see plants suffer cold damage!
To learn more about USDA Zone info, please visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)

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Pilea mollis

Pilea Moon Valley

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▾ General Plant Info ▾
Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Easy	12in	11-12	Central America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Partial shade	5.5-6.5	Mild, balanced	Keep moist, don't over-water
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾
Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Medium (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Semi-Frequent Expect To Trim Bi-Monthly	Terrestrial / Leave 4-6in around plant for growth (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Pilea nummulariifolia

Pilea Creeping Charlie

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▾ General Plant Info ▾
Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Very Easy	12in+ (Trailing)	11	Southern NA, Central + South America
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Widely tolerant	5.5-7.0	Mild, balanced	Tolerant, but keep moist
▾ Vivarium Specific Plant Info ▾
Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Widely tolerant (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Frequent Expect To Trim Bi-Weekly	Terrestrial / An aggressive grower (See VC101's Plant Section For Tips!)

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Plant Pack: Pilea Assortment

A grower's choice assortment of healthy Pilea plants

Images for illustrative purposes only. Your mix may vary, and could include plants not currently listed.

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Perishable Guarantee Graph For Warm Temperatures

We ship year-round, but you may need to select express shipping to qualify for our healthy arrival guarantee, depending on your location & the temperatures between us. Read More...Clients who live within one transit day of our shop can select ground (default) shipping when temps are as high as 95F. Clients in more distant locations will need to select express shipping to qualify for our live arrival guarantee if conditions are above 85F. All orders are carefully packed and will include include free non-toxic ice pack(s) regardless of shipping method, but perishables ordered without using a guaranteed shipping method will be sent at the client's risk. Please use our Perishable Shipping Tool (below) to see which shipping method is necessary to qualify for a live arrival guarantee. Hide this warning...

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Perishable Guarantee Graph For Cold Temperatures

We ship year-round, but you may need to select express shipping to qualify for our healthy arrival guarantee, depending on your location & the temperatures between us. Read More...Clients who live within one transit day of our shop can select ground (default) shipping when temps are as low as 20F. Clients in more distant locations will need to select express shipping to qualify for our live arrival guarantee if conditions are below 45F. All orders are carefully packed and will include include free 40-hour heat pack(s) regardless of shipping method, but perishables ordered without using a guaranteed shipping method will be sent at the client's risk. Please use our Perishable Shipping Tool (below) to see which shipping method is necessary to qualify for a live arrival guarantee. Hide this warning...

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What's the lowest expected temp between our locations?

What's the highest expected temp between our locations?

< 20^°F 20-45^°F 45-85^°F 85-95^°F 95^°F+

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What's the coldest expected temp over the next few days?

What's the warmest expected temp over the next few days?

< 20^°F 20-45^°F 45-85^°F 85-95^°F 95^°F+

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Conditions Are Considered Extreme

★ Possible Order Hold Due to Temperatures ★
40-Hour Heat Pack(s): Included Free ✓
Non-Toxic Ice Pack(s): Included Free ✓
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Standard Shipping Not Recommended

It is very unlikely your plants will survive if shipped using standard service in these temperatures, and we don't recommend it! You can choose to take that risk by selecting Standard shipping during checkout (the default option), but we won't be able to replace or refund any items if they arrive damaged. If you are ordering a bunch of heavier supplies and perishables, it's often cheaper to place two separate orders so that the supplies can cheaply ship ground while the smaller perishable box ships express. Sorry, but we do not offer "hold for safe window" service when standard shipping is selected in temperatures this extreme.

Express Shipping

Please select express shipping during checkout, to give your perishables the best chance of survival. We aren't able to offer our guarantee when temperatures are below 20^°Fabove 95^°F, so our team will hold your order in anticipation of the soonest safe shipping window. If your order is held, we'll email you ASAP to work out a safer shipping schedule & discuss your options. Depending on your input, we'll either ship now (if you don't mind the risk), or hold/reserve for the next available safe (guaranteed) temperature window. We check the weather every morning when we open up, so we'll be sure to ship your order as soon as we safely can. Express-shipped orders which need to be held due to weather have their products reserved and hold their place in the outgoing order queue. (It's "first come, first served" once we're able to ship!) Only express-shipped orders qualify for our "hold for safe window" service when temperatures are this extreme.

An Express shipping quote is available on the last page of checkout before finalizing payment.

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★ Select Express Shipping To Qualify For Our Guarantee ★

Express Shipping: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
Standard Ground Shipping: No Guarantee ✗
40-Hour Heat Pack(s): Included Free ✓
Non-Toxic Ice Pack(s): Included Free ✓

Please select express shipping during checkout if you'd like to qualify for our live arrival guarantee. Orders shipped using standard service in temperatures like these don't carry a live arrival guarantee, and we don't recommend it unless you feel comfortable taking that risk. If you are ordering a bunch of heavier supplies and perishables, it's often cheaper to place two separate orders so that the supplies can ship (inexpensive) ground while the perishables ship express.

An Express shipping quote is available on the last page of checkout before finalizing payment.

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★ Live Arrival Guaranteed For All Shipping Methods ★

Express Shipping: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
Standard Shipping: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓

Since temperatures are so mild right now, we're able to guarantee live arrival using whatever shipping method you choose. Pretty sweet, eh?
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Conditions Are Considered Extreme

* Possible Order Hold Due to Temperatures *
Express Shipping: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
Ground/Standard: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
40-Hour Heat Pack(s): Included Free ✓
Non-Toxic Ice Pack(s): Included Free ✓
Local Alternative Option: Scheduled Order Pickup

You live within a 1-day ground transit zone, so standard shipping is an appropriate option to select during checkout. We aren't able to guarantee shipments when temperatures are below 20^°Fabove 95^°F, so our team will temporarily hold your order in hopes that a slightly safer temperature window will develop. In that event, we'll email you ASAP to work out a safer shipping schedule & discuss your options. Orders which need to be held due to weather have their products reserved and hold their place in the outgoing order queue. (It's "first come, first served" once we're able to ship!)If you don't mind the drive, you could also pick up your order and save on the shipping cost while mitigating all the associated risks. :-)

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★ Live Arrival Guaranteed For All Shipping Methods ★

Express Shipping: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
Ground/Standard: Guaranteed Live Arrival ✓
40-Hour Heat Pack(s) Included Free! Non-Toxic Ice Pack(s) Included Free!

We recommend using inexpensive standard shipping! Since you live so close, you qualify for our best shipping guarantee at the lowest cost pretty much year-round. So long as temperatures stay between 20-85^°F, we guarantee all shipments will arrive to you in great shape regardless of shipping method. :-) Plus, you'll get everything you order pretty quickly since it only takes a day in transit!

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Order Processing Schedule

We ship quickly & safely!
Processing Shedule

Important: We do our best to ship supply orders the same or next business day. Plant orders have a 1-3 day processing time, while orders containing other perishables carry a 1-day processing time. Orders containing perishables are carefully scheduled to avoid potentially harmful weekend delays with shipping companies. If you order before a weekend with a shipping option which wouldn't arrive by Friday, your order will likely ship the following Monday. View our full Order Processing Page for complete info.

Expected temps over the next 6 days:

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Pilea

Vivarium / Terrarium Appropriate Pilea Plants

About Pilea

About Our Pilea

Plant Size Info

Potted Plants:

Live Mats:

Rooted Portions:

Clippings:

Pilea cadierei

Aluminum Plant

Pilea depressa

Pilea Baby Tears

Pilea depressa 'Tiny Tears'

Pilea Tiny Tears

Pilea glauca

Pilea Aquamarine

Pilea involucrata

Friendship Pilea

Pilea microphylla

Artillery Plant

Pilea microphylla 'Large Form'

Artillery Plant

Pilea mollis

Pilea Moon Valley

Pilea nummulariifolia

Pilea Creeping Charlie

Plant Pack: Pilea Assortment

A grower's choice assortment of healthy Pilea plants

All Plants Below Are Sold Out Or Reserved

Pilea cadierei

Aluminum Plant

Pilea depressa

Pilea Baby Tears

Pilea depressa 'Tiny Tears'

Pilea Tiny Tears

Pilea glauca

Pilea Aquamarine

Pilea involucrata

Friendship Pilea

Pilea microphylla

Artillery Plant

Pilea microphylla 'Large Form'

Artillery Plant

Pilea mollis

Pilea Moon Valley

Pilea nummulariifolia

Pilea Creeping Charlie

Plant Pack: Pilea Assortment

A grower's choice assortment of healthy Pilea plants

Heat Notice

Freeze Notice

Perishable Shipping Guarantee

Your Perishable Shipping Guarantee

Are you located within 1 transit day from us?

What's the lowest expected temp between our locations?

What's the highest expected temp between our locations?

What's the coldest expected temp over the next few days?

What's the warmest expected temp over the next few days?

Conditions Are Considered Extreme

★ Select Express Shipping To Qualify For Our Guarantee ★

★ Live Arrival Guaranteed For All Shipping Methods ★

Conditions Are Considered Extreme

★ Live Arrival Guaranteed For All Shipping Methods ★

Order Processing Schedule

Expected temps over the next 6 days:

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