- Low Maintenance
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 12 Inches
- Pet Safe
Hoping to add some character to a somewhat dull space in your home or office? Bronze Pilea, with its wrinkled texture and delicately crimped edges, is a superior option. The leaves of this herbaceous perennial, otherwise known as Pilea spruceana and Pilea ‘Bronze’, feature silver streaks of lightning supported by bronze backgrounds that melt into basil green and plum as the foliage matures. Low maintenance, pet friendly, and humidity tolerant, this gorgeous South American original is also an evergreen, so with it soon resting atop a desk or table, that boring spot in your home or office will be inviting all year long.
Best Locations For Growing Bronze Pilea
A tropical native, Bronze Pilea adores humidity and warm temperatures. Maintaining this perennial in the range of 50% to 70% humidity and temperatures between 65° to 85° will keep this plant happy year-round. A bathroom or kitchen would be a superb spot to maintain this perennial. Plus, this pilea is nontoxic to people and pets, so you don’t have to worry about curious little hands or paws reaching out to touch its leaves.
Bronze Pilea Sunlight Requirements
Bronze Pilea prefers bright to medium indirect light. Choose a room with an east, west, or north-facing window. Access to medium indirect light will improve its variegated markings and encourage bushier growth.
Bronze Pilea Care
Choose a 6-inch pot for your Bronze Pilea’s new home. Plant it in aerated, acidic, loamy soil that drains well. An average potting soil amended with peat moss/coco coir/perlite will improve richness and drainage. Repot the pilea when it grows twice its size, normally every one or two years.
Low maintenance, this striking perennial does not require frequent pruning. Simply trim any diseased, damaged, or dead leaves as they appear. If you desire a bushier plant, you can also trim foliage for shape.
Watering Bronze Pilea
Water Bronze Pilea one time per week; however, to avoid developing fungal disease and to encourage growth, do a moisture check prior to watering. If the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry, then water. If not, wait a day or two to check again. Additionally, if you notice wilting leaves, a sign of dehydration, water until the top 1 to 2 inches are sufficiently moist.
Feeding Bronze Pilea
Feed Bronze Pilea one time during the spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer at a quarter of the strength recommended by the manufacturer.
Bronze Pilea Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: High |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 12 inches |
| Mature Spread: 6-12 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Shade/Description: White |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Purple, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Crinkley Purple and Silver |
| Temperature: 60° - 75°F (16° - 24°C) |
| Humidity: Average to Above Average (40% - 80% |
| Common Name: Bronze Pilea |
| Other Name(s): Bronze Pilea |
| Scientific Name: Pilea spruceana 'Bronze' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Pilea_Bronze-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations