Pilea (Variegated)
Rs. 550.00
Pilea (Variegated)
Pilea (Variegated)
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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Pilea sp. (variegated)
- Placement: Indoor (bright indirect light)
- Care level: Easy
- Light: Bright, indirect light - needed to hold variegation, avoid harsh direct sun
- Temperature: 18-27°C; avoid cold drafts
- Pet safety: Generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
A compact, bushy foliage plant valued for its cream-and-green variegated leaves and mounding, spreading habit - a good fit for tabletops, shelves, or as a filler in mixed planters.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Water when top inch of soil is dry; avoid waterlogging
- Light: Bright, indirect light - needed to hold variegation, avoid harsh direct sun
- Soil: Light, well-draining potting mix.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred
- Fertilizer: Diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
- Repotting: Once a year, or when the plant outgrows its pot
- Pruning: Pinch back leggy stems to keep growth compact and bushy
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Is this plant pet-safe?
Yes, generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
Why is the variegation fading?
Usually insufficient light - move it to a brighter spot with indirect light to help hold the pattern.
How often does it need water?
When the top inch of soil feels dry - avoid letting it sit in soggy soil.
Is it a good tabletop plant?
Yes, its compact, mounding habit makes it well suited to desks, shelves, and tabletops.
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