Pilea hitchcockii aka Pilea Black Mystery
Taxonomy ID: 12110
Common names
Pilea Black Mystery, Dark MysteryMore information about Pilea Black Mystery
What is the region of origin of Pilea Black Mystery
Pilea Black Mystery’s native range is Worldwide.
What are the water needs for Pilea Black Mystery
Pilea Black Mystery should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What is the right soil for Pilea Black Mystery
Pilea Black Mystery loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
What is the sunlight requirement for Pilea Black Mystery
To ensure optimal growth, the Pilea Black Mystery prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.
What's the right humidity for Pilea Black Mystery
No extra humidity is necessary for the Pilea Black Mystery. Absorption of water by plants is primarily done through their roots, and soil watering is the most effective method to provide humidity to your plants.
How to fertilize Pilea Black Mystery
Repotting the Pilea Black Mystery should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.
Is Pilea Black Mystery toxic to humans/pets?
There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.
What seasonal care does Pilea Black Mystery need?
During the cold period, it is common for Pilea Black Mystery to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.
About Ploi
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