Which Pilea variety to choose?

The Pilea genus offers a great diversity of shapes and colors. Here’s how the Pilea depressa stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Pilea depressa (this plant): miniature bright green foliage, trailing or creeping habit, adorable mini size (15 cm). Mini trailing version.
• Pilea Peperomioides: bright green round foliage, Chinese money plant, elegant upright habit. Iconic round version.
• Pilea Sugar (cadierei): bright silver foliage, spectacular silver patterns, compact habit (20 cm). Classic silver version.
• Pilea Mojito: tender green foliage with silver touches, compact, fresh and bright habit (20 cm). Silver-green version.

Why choose the Pilea depressa? If you're looking for a miniature Pilea with delicate foliage and an adorable trailing habit, the depressa is the perfect choice. It's the ideal variety for hanging pots, terrariums, and mini gardens.

Exposure & placement

The Pilea depressa enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant bright green foliage. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location for optimal growth.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: hanging, terrarium, mini garden, shelf, windowsill, bathroom, or room with a window without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: Pilea depressa is perfect for terrariums and mini gardens thanks to its miniature size and delicate trailing habit.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the substrate surface dry between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Size: pinch the stems to encourage branching and a bushier habit.

Pilea prefers a slightly moist substrate but never soggy — avoid excess water that causes stem rot.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its bright green miniature foliage and trailing or creeping habit, the Pilea depressa brings a touch of freshness and lightness to your urban jungle. It creates a delicate and soothing waterfall effect.

• Pair with: Fittonia, Peperomia, miniature ferns, Selaginella, or other small plants to create a terrarium or a lush mini garden.
• Ideal pot: macramé hanger, mini decorative pot in ceramic, glass terrarium, or hanging basket to showcase the trailing stems.
• Atmosphere: perfect hanging in a bathroom, bedroom, office, or in a terrarium to create a miniature waterfall effect.

The miniature foliage creates a delicate and soothing effect that brings a touch of freshness and lightness to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Give it bright indirect light: to keep its foliage a vibrant bright green.
• Pinch the stems regularly: to encourage branching and a bushier habit.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
• Perfect for terrariums: its miniature size and trailing habit are ideal for terrarium arrangements.
• Enjoy its fast growth: Pilea depressa grows quickly and branches easily.

A true miniature tropical gem, Pilea depressa charms with its delicate foliage and adorable trailing habit. An ideal plant for terrariums, hanging pots, and mini gardens.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Pilea depressa
• Common name: Pilea depressa, Aluminium Plant, Baby Tears
• Family: Urticaceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
• Dimensions on delivery: Ø10.5 × H15 cm
• Adult size: stems up to 20–30 cm long (trailing or creeping)
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun
• Watering: moderate, allow surface to dry between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Miniature / Trailing / Delicate
• Particularity: bright green miniature foliage, trailing or creeping habit, air-purifying plant, very easy to care for, non-toxic to animals, fast growth, perfect for terrariums and hanging pots

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density of the foliage and the length of the stems naturally vary according to growing conditions and the age of the plant.