Pilea Hitchcocki

Pot Size 10.5cm

Pilea hitchcockii – Textured Foliage Treasure

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Pilea hitchcockii is a charming, lesser-known pilea with small, quilted green leaves and a compact, creeping habit. Its deeply textured foliage gives it a unique character, perfect for terrariums, shelf displays, or as a ground-hugging accent among other houseplants.

Key Features:

✔ Deeply textured foliage with a metallic sheen

✔ Compact, mounding or trailing growth habit

✔ Easy to grow and low maintenance

✔ Great for terrariums or shallow pots

Care Instructions:

• Light: Best in bright, indirect light – avoid harsh direct sun

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist, but not wet – allow surface to dry slightly between watering

• Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity – ideal for grouped plants or bathrooms

• Soil: Use a free-draining potting mix with perlite or coco coir

• Feeding: Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season

• Temperature: Prefers 18–24°C – not cold-hardy

• Growth: Typically stays under 20cm in height and spreads gently

🌿 Tip: Pinch back growing tips to encourage a fuller, bushier form.