Pilea (Variegated)
Rs. 550.00
Pilea (Variegated)
Pilea (Variegated)
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About Pilea (Variegated)
A compact, bushy foliage plant valued for its cream-and-green variegated leaves. It has a mounding, spreading habit that makes it a good fit for tabletops, shelves, or as a ground cover in mixed planters.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light - variegated leaves need good light to keep their pattern, but avoid harsh direct sun.
- Soil: Light, well-draining potting mix.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred.
Placement
A bright windowsill, desk, or shelf out of direct afternoon sun.
Care
- Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; avoid letting it sit in water.
- Fertilizer: Diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
- Repotting: Repot once a year, or when the plant outgrows its pot.
- Pruning: Pinch back leggy stems to keep growth compact and bushy.
This listing ships a young potted plant. Growth rate and mature size vary by light, care, and environment. Generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
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.
