How to Care for Pilea cadierei (Aluminum Plant)

Korean name: 필레아 카디에레이

This ornamental foliage plant is known for its striking silver-patterned leaves. The thick, glossy leaves reflect light well. It thrives in moderate humidity and indirect light, making it ideal for indoor cultivation.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Urticaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Vietnam, parts of China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: beginner-friendly, silver-patterned, indoor plant, foliage plant
• Also known as: Aluminum Plant, Watermelon Pilea

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light, avoid direct strong sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-draining general indoor potting soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Pilea cadierei?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Pilea cadierei?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light, avoid direct strong sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining general indoor potting soil is suitable..

Is Pilea cadierei safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Pilea cadierei good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season..