609 Species in Genus Pilea

Exploring the Genus Pilea: A Plant Lover’s Perspective

As a passionate plant enthusiast, I’ve spent countless hours caring for, observing, and learning about plants. One genus that has consistently fascinated me is Pilea. Known for its diversity and adaptability, Pilea offers something for every indoor gardener, from the trendy Pilea peperomioides to lesser-known varieties. Let me take you on a journey through this remarkable genus, sharing insights and experiences along the way.

What is Pilea?

Pilea belongs to the Urticaceae family, a group of flowering plants with over 700 species. Native to tropical and subtropical regions, these plants are prized for their ornamental foliage, ease of care, and unique growth habits.

One of the reasons I love Pilea is its versatility. From trailing varieties perfect for hanging baskets to upright forms that make a statement on a shelf, there’s a Pilea for every spot in your home.

Pilea species

1. Pilea abbreviata Urb. & Ekman
2. Pilea acanthoides F.S.Cabral & Gaglioti
3. Pilea acanthospermoides Urb. & Ekman
4. Pilea acuminata Liebm.
5. Pilea acunae Grudz.
6. Pilea adamsiana A.K.Monro
7. Pilea aenea Killip
8. Pilea affinis C.V.Morton
9. Pilea alaotrae Leandri
10. Pilea alfaroana Al.Rodr. & A.K.Monro
11. Pilea alongensis Gagnep.
12. Pilea alpestris (Urb.) Fawc. & Rendle
13. Pilea alpina Urb.
14. Pilea alsinifolia Wedd.
15. Pilea alta Gilli
16. Pilea alternifolia Urb. & Ekman
17. Pilea ambecarpa Urb.
18. Pilea amplistipulata C.J.Chen
19. Pilea andersonii C.D.Adams
20. Pilea andringitrensis Leandri
21. Pilea angolensis (Hiern) Rendle
22. Pilea angulata (Blume) Blume
23. Pilea angustata Killip
24. Pilea angustifolia Killip
25. Pilea anisophylla Wedd.
26. Pilea ansincola Urb. & Ekman
27. Pilea anthotricha Urb.
28. Pilea antioquensis Killip
29. Pilea aparadensis P.Brack
30. Pilea apiculata Killip
31. Pilea apoensis Elmer
32. Pilea appendicilata Fawc. & Rendle
33. Pilea approximata C.B.Clarke
34. Pilea aquarum Dunn
35. Pilea arbuscula Ridl.
36. Pilea argentea Killip
37. Pilea arguta (Kunth) Wedd.
38. Pilea articulata Wedd.
39. Pilea astrogramma Miq.
40. Pilea atroviridis Baker
41. Pilea attenuata Killip
42. Pilea auricularis C.J.Chen
43. Pilea auriculata Liebm.
44. Pilea australis L.F.Fu & A.K.Monro
45. Pilea balansae Gagnep.
46. Pilea balfourii Baker
47. Pilea baltenweckii Urb.
48. Pilea bambuseti Engl.
49. Pilea bambusifolia C.J.Chen
50. Pilea barahonensis Urb.
51. Pilea barbiflora Urb. & Ekman
52. Pilea basicordata W.T.Wang
53. Pilea bassleriana Killip
54. Pilea baurii B.L.Rob.
55. Pilea beguinotii Cufod.
56. Pilea bemarivensis Leandri
57. Pilea benguetensis C.B.Rob.
58. Pilea betulifolia (Sw.) Wedd.
59. Pilea bicolor Urb.
60. Pilea bisepala H.St.John
61. Pilea bissei Grudz.
62. Pilea boehmerioides Wedd.
63. Pilea boiviniana Wedd.
64. Pilea borbonica Marais
65. Pilea botterii Killip
66. Pilea brachypila Urb.
67. Pilea bracteosa Wedd.
68. Pilea bradei J.F.Soares
69. Pilea brasiliensis Gaglioti, Romaniuc & A.K.Monro
70. Pilea brassii Chew ex P.Royen
71. Pilea brevicornuta Hayata
72. Pilea brevipetiolata Urb. & Ekman
73. Pilea brevistipula Urb.
74. Pilea brittoniae Urb.
75. Pilea buchenavii Urb.
76. Pilea buchtienii Killip
77. Pilea bullata Britton
78. Pilea butaudiana Lorence & W.L.Wagner
79. Pilea cacuminum Urb. & Ekman
80. Pilea cadetii Marais
81. Pilea cadierei Gagnep. & Guillaumin
82. Pilea caespitosa Urb.
83. Pilea calcicola C.B.Rob.
84. Pilea callicometes Leandri
85. Pilea cangyuanensis H.W.Li
86. Pilea capitata Baker
87. Pilea capitellata Wedd.
88. Pilea carautae M.D.M.Vianna & R.J.V.Alves
89. Pilea cardiophylla Urb.
90. Pilea caribaea Urb.
91. Pilea carnosa Britton
92. Pilea carnosula Wedd.
93. Pilea castronis Killip
94. Pilea cataractae Marais
95. Pilea caudata H.J.P.Winkl.
96. Pilea caulescens (L.) Urb.
97. Pilea cavaleriei H.Lév.
98. Pilea cavernicola A.K.Monro, C.J.Chen & Y.G.Wei
99. Pilea celebica Miq.
100. Pilea cellulosa (Spreng.) Urb.
101. Pilea centradenioides Seem.
102. Pilea cephalantha Wedd.
103. Pilea cephalophora Urb.
104. Pilea ceratocalyx Wedd.
105. Pilea chamaesyce Urb. & Ekman
106. Pilea chartacea C.J.Chen
107. Pilea chiapensis Killip
108. Pilea chotardiana Urb. & Ekman
109. Pilea christii Urb.
110. Pilea ciliata (Sw.) Blume
111. Pilea citriodora Wedd.
112. Pilea clandestina Wedd.
113. Pilea clarana Urb.
114. Pilea clarkei Hook.f.
115. Pilea clementis Britton
116. Pilea cocottei Marais
117. Pilea confusa C.V.Morton
118. Pilea conjugalis A.K.Monro
119. Pilea consanguinea Wedd.
120. Pilea cordifolia Hook.f.
121. Pilea cordistipulata C.J.Chen
122. Pilea cornutocucullata Cufod.
123. Pilea corona A.K.Monro
124. Pilea coronopifolia Urb. & Ekman
125. Pilea corymbosa (Savigny) Blume
126. Pilea costaricensis Donn.Sm.
127. Pilea costata Killip
128. Pilea cowellii Britton
129. Pilea craspedodroma A.K.Monro
130. Pilea crassifolia (Willd.) Blume
131. Pilea crenata Britton & P.Wilson
132. Pilea crenulata (Sw.) Urb.
133. Pilea cruegeriana Wedd.
134. Pilea cubensis Wedd.
135. Pilea cuneata H.J.P.Winkl.
136. Pilea cuneiformis (Savigny) Wedd.
137. Pilea cuprea K.Krause
138. Pilea cushiensis Killip
139. Pilea cyclophylla Urb. & Ekman
140. Pilea cymbifolia Rusby
141. Pilea daguensis Killip
142. Pilea danxiaensis L.F.Fu, A.K.Monro & Y.G.Wei
143. Pilea dataensis C.B.Rob.
144. Pilea dauciodora Pav. ex Wedd.
145. Pilea delicatula Killip
146. Pilea densiflora Kunth
147. Pilea depressa (Sw.) Blume Plant FAQs: Pilea Depressa
148. Pilea diandra Urb.
149. Pilea dictyocarpa Urb.
150. Pilea diffusa (Sw.) Wedd.
151. Pilea digitata A.K.Monro
152. Pilea discolor Killip
153. Pilea dispar Urb.
154. Pilea distantifolia Urb.
155. Pilea diversifolia Wedd.
156. Pilea dolichocarpa C.J.Chen
157. Pilea dombeyana Wedd.
158. Pilea domingensis Urb.
159. Pilea ecboliophylla Donn.Sm.
160. Pilea effusa H.J.P.Winkl.
161. Pilea ekmanii Urb.
162. Pilea elegans Gay
163. Pilea elegantissima C.J.Chen
164. Pilea elizabethae Fawc. & Rendle
165. Pilea elliptica Hook.f.
166. Pilea elliptilimba C.J.Chen
167. Pilea entradana Philipson
168. Pilea ermitensis Britton
169. Pilea erosa Urb.
170. Pilea fairchildiana Jestrow & Jiménez Rodr.
171. Pilea falcata Liebm.
172. Pilea fallax Wedd.
173. Pilea fasciata Wedd.
174. Pilea fendleri Killip
175. Pilea filicina Killip
176. Pilea filipes Rusby
177. Pilea flammula P.Brack
178. Pilea flavicaulis Urb. & Britton
179. Pilea flexuosa Wedd.
180. Pilea floridana Urb.
181. Pilea foetida Urb. & Ekman
182. Pilea foliosa Killip
183. Pilea fontana (Lunell) Rydb.
184. Pilea foreroi A.H.Gentry
185. Pilea forgetii N.E.Br.
186. Pilea formonensis Urb. & Ekman
187. Pilea formosa Urb.
188. Pilea forsythiana Wedd.
189. Pilea frutescens Urb.
190. Pilea fruticosa Hook.f.
191. Pilea fruticulosa C.V.Morton
192. Pilea funkikensis Hayata
193. Pilea gallowayana Killip
194. Pilea gamboana Al.Rodr. & A.K.Monro
195. Pilea gansuensis C.J.Chen & Z.X.Peng
196. Pilea geminata Urb.
197. Pilea gesnerioides Grudz.
198. Pilea glaberrima (Blume) Blume
199. Pilea glabra S.Watson
200. Pilea glomerata Griseb.
201. Pilea gnidioides Griseb.
202. Pilea godetiana Urb. & Ekman
203. Pilea goetzei Engl.
204. Pilea gomeziana W.C.Burger
205. Pilea gongjueensis W.T.Wang
206. Pilea goudotiana Wedd.
207. Pilea gracilior Urb. & Ekman
208. Pilea gracilis Hand.-Mazz.
209. Pilea grandifolia (L.) Blume Plant FAQs: Pilea Grandifolia
210. Pilea granmae Grudz.
211. Pilea granulata Urb. & Ekman
212. Pilea griffithii Blume
213. Pilea guirana Urb.
214. Pilea guizhouensis A.K.Monro, C.J.Chen & Y.G.Wei
215. Pilea gyrophylla Urb.
216. Pilea haenkei Killip
217. Pilea hamaoi Makino
218. Pilea harrisii Urb.
219. Pilea hedemarkii W.N.Takeuchi
220. Pilea helwigii Urb. & Ekman
221. Pilea helxinoides Ridl.
222. Pilea hemisphaerica Urb. & Ekman
223. Pilea hepatica Urb. & Ekman
224. Pilea herniarioides (Sw.) Lindl.
225. Pilea herrerae Al.Rodr. & A.K.Monro
226. Pilea heteroneura Griseb.
227. Pilea hexagona C.J.Chen
228. Pilea hilariana Wedd.
229. Pilea hirsuta Wedd.
230. Pilea hirtella Miq.
231. Pilea hispaniolana Acev.-Rodr.
232. Pilea hitchcockii Killip
233. Pilea holstii Engl.
234. Pilea hookeriana Wedd.
235. Pilea howardiana Skean & Judd
236. Pilea howelliana Hand.-Mazz.
237. Pilea humbertii Leandri
238. Pilea humilis C.B.Rob.
239. Pilea hyalina Fenzl
240. Pilea hydra P.Brack
241. Pilea hydrocotyliflora Killip
242. Pilea hygrophila (Miq.) Blume
243. Pilea imparifolia Wedd.
244. Pilea impressa Urb.
245. Pilea inaequalis (Juss. ex Poir.) Wedd.
246. Pilea insolens Wedd.
247. Pilea intermedia (Wedd.) Urb.
248. Pilea intumescens C.B.Rob.
249. Pilea involucrata (Sims) C.H.Wright & Dewar
250. Pilea irrorata Donn.Sm.
251. Pilea iteophylla Urb. & Ekman
252. Pilea ivohibeensis Leandri
253. Pilea jamesoniana Wedd.
254. Pilea jayaensis A.K.Monro
255. Pilea jeremiensis Urb. & Ekman
256. Pilea johniana Stapf
257. Pilea johnsii A.K.Monro
258. Pilea johnstonii Oliv.
259. Pilea jujuyensis Sorarú
260. Pilea kakurang Blume
261. Pilea kanaii H.Hara
262. Pilea killipiana Standl. & Steyerm.
263. Pilea kingii C.E.C.Fisch.
264. Pilea kiotensis Ohwi
265. Pilea klossii A.K.Monro
266. Pilea krugii Urb.
267. Pilea laciniata Urb.
268. Pilea lacorum P.Royen
269. Pilea laevicaulis Wedd.
270. Pilea lageensis W.T.Wang
271. Pilea lamii H.J.P.Winkl.
272. Pilea lamiifolia Fawc. & Rendle
273. Pilea lamioides Wedd.
274. Pilea lanceolata (Savigny) Wedd.
275. Pilea lancifolia Hook.f.
276. Pilea lapestris Chew ex A.K.Monro
277. Pilea latifolia Wedd.
278. Pilea laurea C.D.Adams
279. Pilea laxa (Sw.) Wedd.
280. Pilea ledermannii H.J.P.Winkl.
281. Pilea leptocardia Urb.
282. Pilea leptogramma Urb.
283. Pilea leptophylla Urb.
284. Pilea leucophaea (Blume) Blume
285. Pilea libanensis Urb.
286. Pilea lindeniana Wedd.
287. Pilea linearifolia C.J.Chen
288. Pilea lippioides Killip
289. Pilea lobulata Urb.
290. Pilea loeseneri Urb. & Ekman
291. Pilea loheri Merr.
292. Pilea lokohensis Leandri
293. Pilea lomatogramma Hand.-Mazz.
294. Pilea longibracteolata Al.Rodr., A.K.Monro & L.Acosta
295. Pilea longicaulis Hand.-Mazz.
296. Pilea longifolia Baker
297. Pilea longipedunculata S.S.Chien & C.J.Chen
298. Pilea longruiensis W.T.Wang
299. Pilea longzhouensis W.T.Wang
300. Pilea losensis Killip
301. Pilea loshanensis S.S.Ying
302. Pilea lucens (Savigny) Wedd.
303. Pilea lucida (Sw.) Blume
304. Pilea luisiana Urb. & Ekman
305. Pilea luochengensis W.T.Wang
306. Pilea lurida C.Wright
307. Pilea lushuiensis W.T.Wang
308. Pilea luzonensis Merr.
309. Pilea macbridei Killip
310. Pilea macrantha Killip
311. Pilea macrocarpa C.J.Chen
312. Pilea macrocystolithica Killip
313. Pilea maculata Urb. & Ekman
314. Pilea magnicarpa A.K.Monro
315. Pilea manniana Wedd.
316. Pilea margarettae Britton
317. Pilea marginata Wedd.
318. Pilea martini (H.Lév.) Hand.-Mazz.
319. Pilea matama A.K.Monro
320. Pilea matheuxiana Urb. & Ekman
321. Pilea matsudae Yamam.
322. Pilea matthewii Dorr & Stergios
323. Pilea maxonii Britton
324. Pilea mayarensis C.V.Morton
325. Pilea media C.J.Chen
326. Pilea mediophylla Gilli
327. Pilea medongensis C.J.Chen
328. Pilea melastomoides (Poir.) Wedd.
329. Pilea menghaiensis C.J.Chen
330. Pilea mexicana Wedd.
331. Pilea michaelensis P.Royen
332. Pilea microcardia Hand.-Mazz.
333. Pilea micromeriifolia Britton & P.Wilson
334. Pilea microphylla (L.) Liebm. Plant FAQs: Pilea Microphylla
335. Pilea microrhombea Urb.
336. Pilea miguelii Dorr & Stergios
337. Pilea mimema Standl. & Steyerm.
338. Pilea minguetii Urb.
339. Pilea minima W.T.Wang
340. Pilea minuta C.B.Clarke
341. Pilea minutiflora K.Krause
342. Pilea minutissima H.J.P.Winkl.
343. Pilea mollis Wedd. Plant FAQs: Pilea Mollis – Moon Valley Pilea
344. Pilea mongolica Wedd.
345. Pilea monilifera Hand.-Mazz.
346. Pilea monticola C.B.Rob.
347. Pilea montis-wilhelmi P.Royen
348. Pilea moragana Al.Rodr. & A.K.Monro
349. Pilea moroniana Urb.
350. Pilea multicaulis Urb.
351. Pilea multicellularis C.J.Chen
352. Pilea multiflora (Poir.) Wedd.
353. Pilea mutisiana (Spreng.) Wedd.
354. Pilea myriantha Killip
355. Pilea myriophylla Killip
356. Pilea nana Liebm.
357. Pilea napoana Gilli
358. Pilea neglecta Britton
359. Pilea nerteroides Killip
360. Pilea nguruensis Friis & I.Darbysh.
361. Pilea nicholasii Dorr & Stergios
362. Pilea nidiae Dorr & Stergios
363. Pilea nigrescens Urb.
364. Pilea nipensis Urb.
365. Pilea nitida Wedd.
366. Pilea nonggangensis Y.G.Wei, L.F.Fu & A.K.Monro
367. Pilea notata C.H.Wright
368. Pilea nudicaulis (Sw.) Wedd.
369. Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd. Plant FAQs: Pilea Nummulariifolia – Creeping Charlie
370. Pilea nutans Wedd.
371. Pilea obetiifolia Killip
372. Pilea oblanceolata Fawc. & Rendle
373. Pilea obscura C.V.Morton
374. Pilea obtusangula Urb.
375. Pilea occulta J.Florence
376. Pilea ophioderma Killip
377. Pilea ophiticola Borhidi
378. Pilea ordinata C.D.Adams
379. Pilea orientalis C.V.Morton
380. Pilea ornatifolia Killip
381. Pilea ovalifolia Britton & P.Wilson
382. Pilea ovalis Griseb.
383. Pilea oxyodon Wedd.
384. Pilea pachycarpa Wedd.
385. Pilea pachycephala Urb.
386. Pilea pallida Killip
387. Pilea palustris Urb.
388. Pilea pandurata P.Royen
389. Pilea paniculigera C.J.Chen
390. Pilea pansamalana Donn.Sm.
391. Pilea panzhihuaensis C.J.Chen, A.K.Monro & L.Chen
392. Pilea papuana H.J.P.Winkl.
393. Pilea parciflora Urb.
394. Pilea parietaria (L.) Blume
395. Pilea pauciflora C.J.Chen
396. Pilea pauciserrata Killip
397. Pilea pavonii Wedd.
398. Pilea pedroi Grudz.
399. Pilea peladerosi Grudz.
400. Pilea pellionioides C.J.Chen
401. Pilea peltata Hance
402. Pilea pennellii Killip
403. Pilea penninervis C.J.Chen
404. Pilea peperomioides Diels Plant FAQs: Pilea Peperomioides – Chinese Money Plant
405. Pilea peploides (Gaudich.) Hook. & Arn.
406. Pilea perfragilis Ekman
407. Pilea perrieri Leandri
408. Pilea phaeocarpa Urb.
409. Pilea pichisana Killip
410. Pilea picta Herzog
411. Pilea pitresia Urb. & Ekman
412. Pilea pittieri Killip
413. Pilea plataniflora C.H.Wright
414. Pilea pleuroneura Donn.Sm.
415. Pilea plicatidentata H.J.P.Winkl.
416. Pilea plumieri Urb.
417. Pilea plumulosa A.K.Monro
418. Pilea poeppigiana Wedd.
419. Pilea pollicaris Marais
420. Pilea polyclada Urb.
421. Pilea portlandiana C.D.Adams
422. Pilea proctorii C.D.Adams
423. Pilea propinqua Wedd.
424. Pilea pseudonotata C.J.Chen
425. Pilea psilogyne Urb.
426. Pilea pteridophylla A.K.Monro
427. Pilea pterocaulis Stapf
428. Pilea pteropodon Wedd.
429. Pilea pubescens Liebm.
430. Pilea pulchra C.V.Morton
431. Pilea pulegifolia (Poir.) Wedd.
432. Pilea pumila A.Gray Plant FAQs: Pilea Pumila
433. Pilea pumileoides Urb.
434. Pilea punctata (Kunth) Wedd.
435. Pilea puracensis Killip
436. Pilea purpurea Killip
437. Pilea purulensis Donn.Sm.
438. Pilea pusilla K.Krause
439. Pilea putridicola Urb. & Ekman
440. Pilea pyrrhotricha Miq.
441. Pilea quadrata A.K.Monro
442. Pilea quercifolia Killip
443. Pilea racemiformis C.J.Chen
444. Pilea racemosa (Royle) Tuyama
445. Pilea radicans (Sw.) Wedd.
446. Pilea radiculosa Urb.
447. Pilea ramosissima Killip
448. Pilea receptacularis C.J.Chen
449. Pilea refracta Urb.
450. Pilea repanda Wedd.
451. Pilea reticulata (Sw.) Wedd.
452. Pilea rhexioides Liebm.
453. Pilea rhizobola Miq.
454. Pilea rhombea (L.f.) Liebm.
455. Pilea rhombifolia Killip
456. Pilea richardii Urb.
457. Pilea riedlei (Decne.) Blume
458. Pilea rigida C.B.Rob.
459. Pilea rigidiuscula C.B.Rob.
460. Pilea riopalenquensis A.H.Gentry & Dodson
461. Pilea riparia Donn.Sm.
462. Pilea rivoriae Wedd.
463. Pilea rivularis Wedd.
464. Pilea robinsonii Elmer
465. Pilea robusta Liebm.
466. Pilea roemeri H.J.P.Winkl.
467. Pilea rojasiana Killip
468. Pilea rostellata C.J.Chen
469. Pilea rostulata A.K.Monro
470. Pilea rotundata Griseb.
471. Pilea rotundinucula Hayata
472. Pilea rubiacea Ridl.
473. Pilea rubriflora C.H.Wright
474. Pilea rufa (Sw.) Wedd.
475. Pilea rufescens Fawc. & Rendle
476. Pilea rugosa (Sw.) Wedd.
477. Pilea rugosissima Killip
478. Pilea rusbyi (Britton) Killip
479. Pilea salentana Killip
480. Pilea salwinensis (Hand.-Mazz.) C.J.Chen
481. Pilea samanensis Urb.
482. Pilea sanctae-crucis Liebm.
483. Pilea sancti-johannis J.Florence
484. Pilea saxicola Urb.
485. Pilea scandens Killip
486. Pilea schimpffii Diels
487. Pilea schlechteri H.J.P.Winkl.
488. Pilea scripta (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Wedd.
489. Pilea selbyanorum Dodson & A.H.Gentry
490. Pilea selleana Urb.
491. Pilea semidentata (Juss. ex Poir.) Wedd.
492. Pilea semisessilis Hand.-Mazz.
493. Pilea senarifolia Donn.Sm.
494. Pilea serpyllacea (Kunth) Liebm. Plant FAQs: Pilea Serpyllacea Globosa
495. Pilea serpyllifolia (Poir.) Wedd.
496. Pilea serratifolia Wedd.
497. Pilea serrulata (Sw.) Wedd.
498. Pilea sessiliflora (Sw.) Wedd.
499. Pilea sessilifolia (Savigny) Wedd.
500. Pilea setigera Urb.
501. Pilea sevillensis Britton
502. Pilea shaferi Britton & P.Wilson ex León & Alain
503. Pilea shizongensis A.K.Monro, C.J.Chen & Y.G.Wei
504. Pilea siguaneana Britton
505. Pilea silvicola Fawc. & Rendle
506. Pilea simplex Urb.
507. Pilea sinocrassifolia C.J.Chen
508. Pilea sinofasciata C.J.Chen
509. Pilea skutchii Killip
510. Pilea solandri (Seem.) J.Florence
511. Pilea somae Hayata
512. Pilea spathulata Griseb.
513. Pilea spathulifolia Groult
514. Pilea sphenophylla Urb.
515. Pilea spinulosa C.J.Chen
516. Pilea spruceana Wedd. Plant FAQs: Pilea Spruceana
517. Pilea squamosa C.J.Chen
518. Pilea squamulata Urb. & Ekman
519. Pilea stapfiana Gibbs
520. Pilea stellarioides H.J.P.Winkl.
521. Pilea stelluligera Wedd.
522. Pilea stenoneura H.J.P.Winkl.
523. Pilea stenophylla Urb.
524. Pilea stolonifera (Sw.) Wedd.
525. Pilea striata Urb.
526. Pilea strigillosa Urb. & Ekman
527. Pilea strigosa Wedd.
528. Pilea subamplexicaulis Killip
529. Pilea subcoriacea (Hand.-Mazz.) C.J.Chen
530. Pilea subedentata C.J.Chen
531. Pilea subintegerrima (Griseb.) Greuter & R.Rankin
532. Pilea sublobata Rusby
533. Pilea sublucens Wedd.
534. Pilea submissa Wedd.
535. Pilea succulenta Wedd.
536. Pilea suffruticosa K.Krause
537. Pilea sumideroensis Britton
538. Pilea supersedens (Leandri) Leandri
539. Pilea suta C.D.Adams
540. Pilea swinglei Merr.
541. Pilea sykesii (J.Florence) L.F.Fu & A.K.Monro
542. Pilea sylvatica Elmer
543. Pilea symmeria Wedd.
544. Pilea tabularis C.C.Berg
545. Pilea taiwanensis S.S.Ying
546. Pilea tatamensis Killip
547. Pilea tatei Killip
548. Pilea tenebrosa F.S.Cabral & Gaglioti
549. Pilea tenerrima Miq.
550. Pilea ternifolia Wedd.
551. Pilea tetraphylla (Steud.) Blume
552. Pilea tetrapoda Killip
553. Pilea thouarsiana Wedd.
554. Pilea thymoidea H.J.P.Winkl.
555. Pilea tilarana W.C.Burger
556. Pilea tippenhaueri Urb.
557. Pilea tobagensis Urb.
558. Pilea topensis Diels
559. Pilea torbeciana Urb. & Ekman
560. Pilea trianthemoides (Sw.) Lindl.
561. Pilea trichomanophylla A.K.Monro
562. Pilea trichosanthes Wedd.
563. Pilea trichotoma Liebm.
564. Pilea tridentata Killip
565. Pilea trilobata (Savigny) Wedd.
566. Pilea tripartita A.K.Monro
567. Pilea triradiata Killip
568. Pilea troyensis Fawc. & Rendle
569. Pilea truncata Urb.
570. Pilea tsaratananensis Leandri
571. Pilea tsiangiana F.P.Metcalf
572. Pilea tungurahuae Killip
573. Pilea tutensis A.K.Monro
574. Pilea ulei Killip
575. Pilea umbellata (Bory) Wedd.
576. Pilea umbriana Killip
577. Pilea umbrosa Wedd. ex Blume
578. Pilea unciformis C.J.Chen
579. Pilea uninervis Griseb.
580. Pilea urticella Wedd.
581. Pilea urticifolia (L.f.) Blume
582. Pilea usambarensis Engl.
583. Pilea valenzuelae Urb.
584. Pilea variegata Seem.
585. Pilea vegasana Killip
586. Pilea venulosa Blume
587. Pilea verbascifolia (Savigny) Wedd.
588. Pilea vermicularis Majure, Skean & Judd
589. Pilea verrucosa Killip
590. Pilea versteegii H.J.P.Winkl.
591. Pilea victoriae V.Suresh & Sojan
592. Pilea victoriensis P.Royen
593. Pilea villicaulis Hand.-Mazz.
594. Pilea virgata Wedd.
595. Pilea vulcanica Liebm.
596. Pilea weberbaueri Killip
597. Pilea weddellii Fawc. & Rendle
598. Pilea weimingii Huan C.Wang
599. Pilea wightii Wedd.
600. Pilea wilsonii Urb.
601. Pilea wollastonii A.K.Monro
602. Pilea wrightiana Wedd.
603. Pilea wullschlaegelii Urb.
604. Pilea yarensis Britton & P.Wilson
605. Pilea yingshaoyaoana S.S.Ying
606. Pilea yuanbaoshanica W.T.Wang
607. Pilea yunckeri C.D.Adams
608. Pilea yunquensis (Urb.) Britton & P.Wilson
609. Pilea zaranensis P.Royen

How to care for pilea?

Caring for my Pilea has been a learning experience. I’ve found they thrive best in bright, indirect light and need to be watered when the top inch of soil feels dry. I also make sure to rotate the pot every few days so the plant grows evenly. Occasionally, I mist the leaves to maintain humidity, especially during the winter when indoor air can get very dry. Fertilizing monthly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer during the growing season has kept my Pileas looking lush and healthy.

How to propagate pilea?

When I wanted to propagate my Pilea, I was thrilled to see how easy it was. I gently removed the little offshoots, or “pups,” that sprout at the base of the plant. After letting the cut end callous over for a day or two, I planted them in moist soil and placed them in a bright spot with indirect light. Keeping the soil consistently moist (but not soggy) helped the new plants establish roots. It’s so rewarding to see these new plants grow and thrive!

Is pilea toxic to cats?

I was relieved to learn that Pilea plants are not toxic to cats. My cat loves to investigate all my plants, and I’m always worried about his safety. Knowing that the Pilea is safe means I can keep them around the house without fear. This makes Pileas a great option for pet owners who want to add some greenery to their homes without risking their furry friends’ health.

How often to water pilea?

Watering my Pilea is something I had to get just right. I water mine about once a week, but I always check the soil first. If it feels dry about an inch down, it’s time to water. During the winter, I find they need a little less water, so I adjust accordingly. It’s all about keeping the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged.

Why is my pilea drooping?

When my Pilea started drooping, I initially panicked but soon learned it was usually a sign of underwatering. Once I gave it a good drink, it perked right up within a few hours. Occasionally, drooping can also mean the plant needs more light or even a bit of a rest after rapid growth. It’s amazing how quickly they bounce back once you address their needs.

Why are my pilea leaves curling?

Curling leaves on my Pilea were a sign that something was off. I discovered it could be due to inconsistent watering, too much direct sunlight, or even pests. Adjusting my watering routine and moving the plant to a spot with more indirect light helped a lot. Keeping an eye on the leaves has been a good indicator of the plant’s overall health.

Why is my pilea turning yellow?

When my Pilea’s leaves started turning yellow, I knew something needed to change. It was often a sign of overwatering, so I cut back a bit and made sure the pot had proper drainage. Sometimes, yellowing leaves can also mean the plant isn’t getting enough light, so I moved it to a brighter spot. Regularly checking the soil moisture and light conditions has kept my Pilea’s foliage vibrant and green.

Can pilea grow in water?

Growing Pilea in water was an experiment I tried with some of the pups I propagated. I placed the cuttings in a glass jar with water, making sure only the roots were submerged. They actually did quite well, sprouting new roots within a few weeks. While they can grow in water for a while, I eventually transferred them to soil for better long-term growth. It’s a fun way to watch the root development up close!

When to repot pilea?

Repotting my Pilea was necessary when I noticed it outgrowing its current pot and roots poking out of the drainage holes. I usually do this every year or when the plant seems too crowded. Spring is the best time to repot, as the plant is entering its growing season. I carefully transfer it to a slightly larger pot with fresh soil, making sure to handle the roots gently to avoid shock.

How to repot pilea?

Repotting my Pilea involved a few careful steps. First, I gently removed the plant from its old pot, loosening the soil around the roots. Then, I placed it in a new pot with fresh potting mix, making sure it was at the same depth as before. After filling in the gaps with more soil, I watered it thoroughly and let it settle in its new home. Giving it a good drink after repotting helps reduce transplant shock and gets the plant off to a good start in its new pot.

Conclusion: The Pilea Obsession

In conclusion, the genus Pilea has earned its place in my plant family, and I can’t recommend it enough to anyone looking to add a touch of charm to their indoor spaces. Its diversity ensures there’s always something new to explore, making it a lifelong favorite in my collection.