Pilea Repens

What it is: Pilea repens (black-leaf panamiga), with small, quilted, coppery-dark leaves. It belongs to the Pilea genus in the nettle family (Urticaceae).

Light: Bright, indirect light, kept out of direct sun (The Plant Database).

Watering & care: Allow the top of the mix to dry between waterings, and don't leave the pot standing in water (The Plant Database; RHS). It enjoys humidity. A room humidifier is the most effective way to raise humidity; a pebble tray or grouping plants gives only a small, local boost. Feed with a diluted liquid fertilizer during the growing season (The Plant Database).

Winter indoors: Water sparingly in winter, and keep it above 10 °C (50 °F) and out of cold drafts (The Plant Database; RHS).

Expected indoor size: Indoors it is a low, spreading plant, generally under about 15 cm tall and spreading to roughly 45 cm. Size depends on light, humidity and pot size. Every home is different, so treat this as a guide rather than a promise.

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, fullness and leaf count vary from plant to plant and change with the season and light. The size option (4") refers to the nursery pot diameter. It does not guarantee an exact plant height, leaf count or look. This listing does not have its own photo of Pilea repens yet. The shared gallery image shows other Pilea from our greenhouse as genus inspiration. It is not a photo of Repens or of the plant you will receive.