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Pilea depressa

Also Known As

  • Soleirolia jobes
  • Angel's Tears
  • Baby's Tears
  • Baby's Toes
  • Depressed Clearweed
  • Mind-your-own-business

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-3"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Pilea depressa plant details

Pilea depressa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilea depressa

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: urticaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, mat-forming, terrarium plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilea depressa

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is very similar to baby's tears but with a larger leaf. It easily fills a pot and creeps over the side cascading gracefully. A wonderful easy houseplant requiring very little care. Likes filtered light
Rounded medium green tiny leaves adorn this low trailing indoor plant. A good choice for hanging baskets or trailing from a mixed container.

Gardening facts about Pilea depressa plant

How to Grow Pilea depressa

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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