How to Care for Pilea glauca (Silver Sprinkles)

Korean name: 필레아 글라우카

A small ornamental foliage plant with tiny silvery leaves, ideal for indoor cultivation. The leaves are pale greenish-gray and grow densely with creeping stems. It is easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Urticaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Central America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: beginner-friendly, silvery leaves, indoor, creeping
• Also known as: Silver Sprinkles, Creeping Charlie, Artillery Plant

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-draining general potting soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Likes moderate to high humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Pilea glauca?

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 glauca?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining general potting soil is suitable..

Is Pilea glauca safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Pilea glauca good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Likes moderate to high humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..