Pilea - home care

Who among us does not know what nettle looks like? But many do not even suspect that in addition to the evil street "kusyuchki" in the family of nettle-eaters, there are good, handsome, handsome men, such as a pilea. Secrets of care for the pilea at home, we will share in our article.

Pileus flower - home care

The homeland of the pilea is tropical and subtropical forests, so the most optimal conditions for it are conditions with a sufficient amount of moisture and light.

1. For a well-being, you need sunlight, but without direct sunlight. Therefore, it is best to put a pot of it on the windows facing east or west. If there is a lack of lighting, the beauty of the pylea can be significantly reduced, as its leaves lose their decorative coloration.
2. The optimal temperature regime for the pilea will be + 25 ° C in summer and + 17 ° C in winter.
3. Deadly can be for the sawyer drafts, so the place for it should be well ventilated, but not blown.
4. When watering the pilea should adhere to the rule "too good - also not good," so the soil in the pot with it should be slightly moist, but in no case not filled.
5. The necessary humidity level can be ensured by installing open containers with water near it. Sprinkle leaves from the spray gun is not recommended, as they will lose their decorative effect.
6. Propagation can be done throughout the year, making it seeds or cuttings.
7. Once a year I need to transplant the pile. A pot for this will be shallow, but large enough to make it possible even with their own hands .

Pyleoma peperomy - care

This species of pilea differs from others in its growth (up to 45 cm in height) and in that it is able to hibernate even at + 50 ° C. In the rest, when you care for it, you must follow the recommendations above.

Pilea monotonous - care

Pilea monotolistna refers to stunted plants - its 40-centimeter shoots spread along the ground, forming a real carpet. Like her fellows, she does not like direct sunlight and excessive watering. Propagated by cuttings, which before planting in a pot should be rooted in sand or expanded clay.