Guía de cuidados de Pilea 'Aquamarine' (Silver Sparkle Pilea)
Pilea 'Aquamarine' (sold as "Pilea glauca") · Urticaceae
Pilea 'Aquamarine' (Silver Sparkle Pilea) (Pilea 'Aquamarine' (sold as "Pilea glauca")) es una planta de terrario. Pertenece a la familia Urticaceae. Es originaria de Uncertain: "Pilea glauca" is an unpublished trade name; the plant may be Pilea libanensis, endemic to eastern Cuba – unconfirmed. Requiere iluminación medium to bright indirect light; an east or north window is ideal; best kept out of hot direct sun. Temperatura del agua: ≥ 13°C. Dificultad de cuidado: Easy. Ritmo de crecimiento: fast.
¿Cómo cuidar Pilea 'Aquamarine' (Silver Sparkle Pilea)?
| Iluminación | Medium to bright indirect light; an east or north window is ideal; best kept out of hot direct sun |
|---|---|
| CO₂ | Humidity 50% – 70% or higher |
| Temperatura | ≥ 13°C |
| Ubicación | SUITS closed terrariums – rated excellent for them; also grows open with misting or a pebble tray. Use as groundcover or let it trail over stones and the glass edge. |
| Crecimiento | Fast |
| Dificultad | Easy |
| Familia | Urticaceae |
¿Cómo podar y propagar Pilea 'Aquamarine' (Silver Sparkle Pilea)?
Trim freely to keep it compact; cut pieces root readily when pressed into moist substrate in a humid tank.
¿Qué problemas afectan a Pilea 'Aquamarine' (Silver Sparkle Pilea)?
Yellow leaves, soft stems and rot from soil staying wet; scale, aphids, mealybugs. Puffs of pollen when misted are normal – the male flowers fling it explosively (artillery-plant habit).
¿Cómo solucionar los problemas de Pilea 'Aquamarine' (Silver Sparkle Pilea)?
Keep lightly and evenly moist; water when the surface is just dry, much less in winter; never waterlogged. Airy, free-draining mix that still holds some moisture. Feed at reduced strength only in the growing season. Plants sold as P. glauca, 'Aquamarine', 'Silver Sparkle' or P. glaucophylla are usually the same plant; true P. glaucophylla is a different, upright species.
¿De dónde procede Pilea 'Aquamarine' (Silver Sparkle Pilea)?
Uncertain: "Pilea glauca" is an unpublished trade name; the plant may be Pilea libanensis, endemic to eastern Cuba – unconfirmed
¿Qué debes saber antes de comprar Pilea 'Aquamarine' (Silver Sparkle Pilea)?
Not listed individually by ASPCA; several other Pilea (P. cadierei, P. microphylla, P. involucrata, P. nummulariifolia) are listed non-toxic to cats and dogs. Likely low risk, but unverified for this plant.
Fuentes
- Pilea libanensis Urb. (GBIF backbone; distribution from WCVP/Kew) — GBIF / Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants
- Popular Houseplant Undergoing an Identity Crisis — Laidback Gardener (Larry Hodgson)
- Pilea glauca 'Aquamarine' — Tula House
- Pilea in Terrariums — Terrarium Tribe
- Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List - Cats — ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Datos de cuidado contrastados con estas fuentes el 2026-09-23.
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