Like otherpilea plants, pilea glauca prefers well-drained soil, warm temperatures, and bright, indirect light.
Here’s how to care for it in your home.
Keep the plant out of direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.
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Too little light can make this plant leggy.
Turn your plant every week or so to keep its growth even.
Overwatering tends to be more of a risk than underwatering with this plant.
In terms of humidity, 60 percent is ideal.
If your space is particularly dry, consider runninga humidifiernear your plant to add moisture to the air.
Avoid fertilizing in fall and winter.
Cut away dead or damaged plant parts with clean,sharp shears or prunersas they appear.
Propagating Pilea Glauca
Pilea glauca is easy to propagate using stem cuttings.
Here’s how to do it.
The main plant disease to watch out for is root rot, a fungal issue brought on by overwatering.
Check the soil moisture and consider your recent watering habits.
Leaves Turning Yellow
Yellow leaves on a pilea glauca can indicate the early stages of overwatering.
Move the plant further from the light source and increase watering slightly to help it recover.
In its natural habitat or when kept as a houseplant, pilea glauca is a perennial plant.
Pilea glauca is a tropical perennial that can benefit from being cared for like a succulent.
Avoid overwatering and plant it in a fast-draining potting mix or even cactus soil.
