Pilea depressa 'Baby Tears'
Pilea depressa 'Baby Tears'
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Species Name: Pilea depressa
Common Name(s): Baby Tears, Depressed Clearweed
Defining Characteristics:
- Tropical ground cover plant with a plethora of miniature leaves
- Grows well in mixed planted pots, as a groundcover, or thrives in a vivarium
- Leaves are shiny green, round, and pulp with wavy edges
Recommended Pot Size: Medium
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Temperature Requirement (°F): 55 - 80°
Humidity: Moderate (30-70%) - Humid (70-100%)
Watering Frequency: Regular watering. Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry.
Lighting: Full Shade - Partial Shade
Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil
Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast
Height at Maturity: 3-4 inches
Origin: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti
Regional Locality: Grows creeping as ground cover in tropical rainforests
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Care Notes: Does well in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Shipping Notes:
As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.
The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot. Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3 inches.