609 Species in Genus Pilea

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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.

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