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Pilea glauca 'Aqua' - Silver Sparkle Hanging Basket

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EDS0215PIAQ

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$29.99
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Description

Pilea 'Aqua': A Refreshing Gem for Your Indoor Garden

Introduce a splash of serenity with Pilea 'Aqua', a charming houseplant prized for its unique blue-green foliage and delicate vining growth. Perfect for creating a tranquil indoor jungle, this versatile plant adds a soothing touch to any space, from shelves to desktops.

Easy to care for and visually captivating, Pilea 'Aqua' is the ideal companion for plant enthusiasts of all skill levels. Its trailing vines and shimmering leaves create a whimsical aesthetic, making it a favorite for modern and minimalist home décor. Add this delightful gem to your collection and elevate your indoor space today!


Ed's Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Pilea glauca
  • Pronunciation: PIE-lee-ah GLAW-kah
  • Common Names: Grey Baby Tears, Red-stemmed Pilea, Pilea Silver Sparkle
  • Family: Urticaceae
  • Native Range: Caribbean

Ed's Care Guide

  • Care Level: Easy
  • Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light; tolerates low light but avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.
  • Watering: Water thoroughly, ensuring the soil is well-drained. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Mist foliage regularly for added hydration.
  • Humidity: Prefers 50–70% humidity. Average household conditions are sufficient, but additional humidity promotes lush growth.
  • Temperature: Ideal range is 60–75°F. Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.
  • Pruning: Use sanitized pruners to trim damaged vines or remove individual leaves as needed to maintain its vibrant appearance.
  • Feeding: Apply a diluted, half-strength fertilizer weekly during the active growing season (spring and summer).
  • Growth Habit: Compact, trailing vines.
  • Propagation: Easily propagated from stem cuttings placed in water or moist soil.
  • Pests: Rarely affected by pests but monitor for occasional mealybugs or aphids.
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and animals; however, some mammals may exhibit sensitivity, so it's best to keep out of reach of curious pets.

Why Choose Pilea 'Aqua'?

With its cascading vines and shimmering leaves, Pilea 'Aqua' offers a touch of whimsy and sophistication to your home. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned green thumb, this low-maintenance plant fits seamlessly into any lifestyle.

Pro Tip: Pair Pilea 'Aqua' with hanging planters or let it trail from a high shelf for a dramatic effect. Add it to your indoor garden today and watch it thrive! 🌱

Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.