Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months, but never allow the soil to dry out completely.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Also known as Artillery Clearweed · Artilleryweed · Brilhantina
Pilea microphylla, the Artillery Plant, is a fast-growing succulent with tiny, light green leaves. It's a popular houseplant for its delicate appearance and easy care.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright light but avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
Consistently Moist
75% intensity
Water when top soil is dry, avoid waterlogging.
Well-draining potting mix
50% intensity
Average Room
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C; avoid cold drafts.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months, but never allow the soil to dry out completely.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back leggy stems regularly. You can also prune harder to rejuvenate an older plant or control its size.
Use clean, sharp scissors to make cuts just above a leaf node.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 7-10 cm cuttings in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and insert the cut end into moist potting mix or water.
Roots usually form within a few weeks, after which they can be transplanted.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based blend with perlite, to ensure good aeration.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Pilea |
| Species | Pilea microphylla |
Similar in genus Pilea
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