Triolena pileoides is a tropical understory shrub known for its velvety foliage and attractive, delicate flowers, thriving in humid, shaded environments.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun which can scorch leaves.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid drafts and sudden temperature drops.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed monthly during the growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer. None in winter.
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. Allow the top 1-2 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during the cooler winter months, but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best in spring before new growth begins.
Pinch back tips to promote branching.
Propagate from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Use a rooting hormone to improve success rates.
Plant cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Roots typically form within 4-6 weeks.
Repot Triolena pileoides every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring.
Water thoroughly after repotting and place in a suitable location.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Triolena |
| Species | Triolena pileoides |
Similar in genus Triolena
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