Pilea depressa 'Mother of Thousands'

If you're looking for a diminutive leaf, adorable vining habit, and lush foliage, the Pilea depressa is for you. With a thick, luscious growth habit, Pilea depressa is fabulous to use in terrariums as a ground cover, in hanging baskets, and as a standalone plant. 

Ed's Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Pilea depressa
• Pronunciation: Pie-lee-a DEE-press-ah
• Common Name: Mother of Thousands, Baby Tear, Corsican Creeper, Paddy’s wig
• Native Range: The Caribbean

Ed's Care Guide

• Care Level: Easy
• Light: Partial Sun
• Water: Maintain damp soil for best plant health, but avoid overwatering as root rot can occur, the foliage enjoys being misted
• Humidity: 50-70% 
• Temperature: 60-75F
• Pruning: Trim damaged vines with sanitized pruners and pick undesirable leaves off individually. 
• Feeding: 1/2 strength fertilizer weekly during spring and summer
• Growth: Vining
• Propagation: Stem Cuttings
• Pests: Very Few
• Toxicity: Non-Toxic to humans and animals, but caution should be taken as some mammals may have sensitivity.