Plant Care Pilea mollis

Pilea mollis

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About Pilea mollis

Pilea plants are native to regions worldwide, and often have succulent, water-storing leaves. A handful of them are grown as houseplants, but the rest of the 600+ species are wild plants. Their name comes from the Latin for 'felt cap' which refers to the unique way that their fruits are protected. Fossils of Pilea species have been found dating back over 5 million years ago!

Taxonomy

Pilea mollis
Pilea
Urticaceae
Rosales

Also known as

Moon Valley

How to care for Pilea mollis

💦 Water

How often to water your Pilea mollis

Water needs for Pilea mollis
0.5 cups
every 9

Pilea mollis needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Pilea mollis

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Pilea mollis in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Pilea mollis: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Pilea mollis may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pilea mollis in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pilea mollis

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pilea mollis: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pilea mollis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Pilea mollis is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Pilea mollis →

Common Pilea mollis Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Pilea mollis prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Pilea mollis Water Frequency →

Pilea mollis Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Pilea mollis may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Pilea mollis Light Requirements →

Pilea mollis Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Pilea mollis doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Pilea mollis Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Pilea mollis does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Pilea mollis →


💩 Fertilizer

Pilea mollis should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Pilea mollis →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Pilea mollis to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Pilea mollis is native to Worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pilea mollis can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Pilea mollis Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Pilea mollis

Pilea mollis

Pilea mollis


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Pilea mollis has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 4
Pilea mollis has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 3
Pilea mollis has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Pilea mollis has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
@seaelm avatar
@@seaelm
leaf-1 22 Plants
xp 501 XP
globe Acworth, GA
01/24/2022

Needs quite a bit of water, but always lets me know when it does by dropping a little bit! Super easy to take care of and grows like crazy.

Fast grower Fast grower
@fuentesx61 avatar
@@fuentesx61
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 148 XP
globe Eagle Pass, TX
05/31/2021

Very easy to grow and great if you’re barely starting getting into plants. She drinks a lot of water so I suggest you pot it in a pot that is self watered.

Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
@Spoiledrotten avatar
@@Spoiledrotten
leaf-1 30 Plants
xp 5,976 XP
globe Grand Forks, ND
03/03/2021

Got her home and the leaves dried up and fell off. Picky about water??

Browns easily Browns easily

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