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Pilea depressa

depressed clearweed

A tender, trailing, evergreen perennial with small, rounded, glossy green leaves borne in alternate pairs along the stems

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1A
Botanical details
Family
Urticaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Pilea can be annuals or evergreen perennials with slightly succulent stems, simple, often attractively marked or textured leaves and insignificant, pinkish flowers

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Greater Antilles

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in standard houseplant compost in bright, indirect light, with high humidity and protection from draughts. Water moderately during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid feed every month; water sparingly in winter. See Pilea and houseplant cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

Pinch out growing tips to maintain bushiness

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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