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Pilea depressa 'Baby Tears'

Pilea depressa 'Baby Tears'

Regular price $17.94 USD
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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.

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