Ellen Pilea

Light Needs

Bright Indirect Light to Medium Light

Mature Height

1 Foot

Mature Spread

6 - 11 Inches

Feature

Pet Safe

Ellen Pilea is a wonderfully unusual plant with textured, metallic-looking foliage. Ellen Pilea or Pilea cadierei is also known commonly as Silver-Plated Pilea. This easy-to-care-for houseplant is low maintenance with a compact habit. Pileas are native to tropical and subtropical regions.

Best Locations For Growing Ellen Pilea

Ellen Pilea, with its compact, bushy habit, is suitable for many locations in the home or office. This beauty will be happy near a bright window in any room of the home. The plant is not toxic to pets and children. Ellen Pilea can also be grown outdoors in a partial sun location.

Ellen Pilea Sunlight Requirements

Ellen Pilea prefers bright indirect light. Do not place this plant in direct full sun or the foliage will burn. At the same time, too little light will make the plant become stretched and leggy. Pileas will grow and stretch toward the sun, so rotate your plants at least once a week to encourage them to grow evenly. 

Ellen Pilea Care

Ellen Pilea is a low-maintenance plant that does not require special attention. Provide this Pilea with well-drained soil and adequate light. Beyond removing dead leaves, there is no need to prune Ellen Pilea. Pinching can encourage a bushy habit.

Watering Ellen Pilea

Ellen Pilea appreciates regular waterings. Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Reduce watering in the winter time. Ellen Pilea prefers moderate to high humidity. Add a humidifier, mist leaves regularly, or place plants on a pebble tray to increase humidity levels.

Feeding Ellen Pilea

Fertilize with a balanced houseplant fertilizer once a month during the growing season and do not fertilize during the winter.

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