I went to visit my godfather, and after a while I caught myself not taking my eyes off one of the flowerpots. There were four types of plants growing in it, and I still couldn’t figure out what kind of flowers they were. I had to ask around and it turned out that all four flowers are Pilea! True, different types...
This relative of the nettle came to us straight from the tropical forests. The maximum height of the bush is 40 cm. Depending on the species, its stems can be creeping or straight, but in any case very branched.
The leaves can be covered with a cozy edge or have a smooth surface, be jagged or smooth at the edges, round, oval or lanceolate (narrow, elongated) in shape. Depending on the type, their size can be a minimum of 3 mm, a maximum of 10 cm.
Such flowerpots can be planted in a “personal” pot or planted as a “companion” to a larger plant.
Not only are Pileas not capricious and hardy. They also give us a lot of colorful foliage, and besides, they bloom. This phenomenon can be seen in summer. It is curious that the flowers produce a huge amount of pollen - after sniffing a pink or yellowish brush and looking in the mirror, you may notice a fairly yellowed nose.
Pilea is also very easy to propagate.
This is a very rich genus: it has up to 400 species. Of course, not even half of the pili found their way into our apartments, but there are still enough of these exotic flowers.
This type of pilea is most often found on our window sills.
It can be recognized by its velvety, embossed green leaves, the veins of which are dark in color. The edges of the leaves turn silver.
This is an even more vesicular-leaved species.
The bush grows up to 30 cm, the leaves on it are quite noticeable (up to 7 cm). Their base color is green, with red, bronze or copper veins visible through it. Particularly noteworthy is the barely noticeable metallic sheen of the sheet plates.
Ground cover species with small oval leaves.
Their surface is covered with numerous deep grooves, and the edges of the leaves are jagged.
This pilea can be grown both in the form of a “mat” and in a hanging pot, forming a catchy cascade.
One of the shortest types of pili with tuberous leaves. The maximum “height” of the plant is 25 cm. The shoots are creeping. The leaves are round, dark green, with deep veins.
Their surface appears glossy, but is actually covered with copper fluff. The leaves are irregularly shaped - have rounded teeth at the edges. The maximum size of an adult leaf is 2.5 cm.
This pilea blooms with dim yellow flowers.
A hybrid species that has become popular over the past few years. Grows up to 30 cm, has pointed silvery leaves. This pilea is very similar to another hybrid - the silver tree.
This is a low (grows up to 20 cm), amazing plant with velvety leaves, painted in brown-burgundy and silver tones. The leaves are decorated with deep stripes (giving the leaves a bubbly appearance) and serrated edges.
This Pilea blooms with pink flowers.
The plant is considered rare, but is gaining increasing popularity. Breeders are developing new varieties of Spruce Pilea. Norfolk is considered the most interesting: green leaves with black veins and a red back, drooping shoots.
The exact opposite of soft and rough Pileas. The Cadieux plant has smooth oval leaves with a smooth edge, their length is up to 10 cm. Each leaf is decorated with a pattern of dark green stripes and silver spots.
The older the leaf blade becomes, the more it bends - but this only decorates the bush. The adult shoots of this relatively tall (up to 40 cm) bush also first stretch upward, then begin to bend to the sides.
By the way! Breeders developed minima - a dwarf variety of Cadieux Pilea. Its leaves and thin shoots look the same as those of the mother species, but three times smaller.
A special species with round, glossy green leaves. If you look closely at them, you can understand that they are “with a twist”: the surface of the leaves is covered with deep veins, which is why they resemble the scales of a lizard or snake.
This species practically does not bloom... At least in the conditions of our apartments.
Drooping, low, branching shoots and a million small fleshy leaves - this is what such a pilea looks like. The shade of the bush is light green, the surface of the leaves is glossy.
Of particular note is Pilea mossy, a subspecies of small-leaved plant. It is really not difficult to confuse it with moss, as it is low and spreading.
Another small-leaved species: drooping shoots, small leaves (this time grayish-silver in color, and reddish petioles), small pinkish flowers.
Drooping shoots, squat bush. The leaves are shiny, light green, glossy, rounded, with teeth along the edges.
The good news: even workaholics who “live” on business trips can afford Pilea. This plant is not afraid of dry soil and other adversities. Although, of course, there are points that should not be missed when caring for this flower.
A western or eastern window sill, or a shelf near a south window is an excellent solution for placing a pot of sawiae.
Important: in winter there should be no draft in the room!
Pilea grows quickly. They looked a little - and the branches had already stretched out, the bush had fallen apart, and almost nothing was left of the former decorativeness of the flowerpot. Therefore, sometimes this exotic needs to undergo “plastic surgery”.
You can see the transplantation of this flower in the form of a master class here:
Important! At first, young Pileas are kept in partial shade, in a cold room. Gradually, they need to be exposed to their future permanent habitat, accustoming them to the climate of your home.
True, if you don’t overwater the flower (water it often, but with small doses of water) and don’t keep it in the heat, you may not encounter all the above problems at all.
Pilea is a tropical foliage plant from the Nettle family. Pilea reaches an average height of 40 cm. In many photos of collected bouquets there is a pilea - it plays an important role in the decoration.
This plant is not demanding of its owners - caring for a flower at home does not require much effort.
Even a novice gardener can grow Pilea by following the flower care instructions below. A wide variety of species allows you to choose a flower to suit every taste.
Pilea is a plant that loves warmth. During the year, the comfortable temperature for it should be +20-25. If the degree drops to +17, irreparable harm will be caused.
Also, this plant does not like drafts. In summer it can be placed in fresh air, but not forgetting the harmful effects of windy currents.
The plant prefers diffused sunlight. Direct rays cause damage to it - the pilea loses its beauty, its leaves turn pale. Windows facing west and east will suit her. In the south, it is recommended to place the pilea in the shade.
In spring and summer, the pilea is irrigated immediately after dryness appears on the surface of the earth. For watering, use settled water at room temperature. The soil in the pot should always remain slightly damp.
In winter, watering is reduced - two days after the soil has dried. Excessively frequent watering leads to rotting of the root system and wilting of the foliage.
Pilea should be kept in a room with high humidity. But you can’t spray it - this will deteriorate its appearance. This is especially harmful to species with velvety leaves.
The plant experiences discomfort when the heating is on, since dry, stale air predominates in the apartment. To avoid disastrous consequences, the pilea is placed in a saucer with liquid. In this case, the pot bottom should not come into contact with the surface of the water.
If there are other representatives of the green world near the pilea that need spraying, they will help it receive the required amount of moisture.
Pilea requires systematic feeding. If certain substances are in short supply, its leaves will become small and weakly expressed.
The feeding process takes place from early spring to late summer. In the autumn and winter periods, feeding is carried out once a month. Should be fertilized every 10 days. Universal fertilizer vitamins are suitable.
It is recommended to replant the Pilea annually. The most recommended time of year for this is spring. The choice of pot depends on the combined shape and size of all the roots. So, the container for the pilea should be spacious, but not very deep.
The plant will take root especially well in soil containing humus. To ensure that the liquid in the roots does not stagnate, it is necessary to ensure high-quality drainage of the liquid.
This event is a mandatory element of caring for the plant. If pruning is not done at the right time, it will become entangled in a clump of leaves and branches. Since the Pilea grows very quickly, daily pruning is required.
Pilea has a vegetative method of reproduction. Getting seedlings is not difficult. In order for the plant to take root, use the petioles that remain after pruning.
The cuttings are placed in a vessel with water, and after the roots have formed, they are planted in pots. To make the pilea look presentable, several petioles are placed in one pot.
Violation of temperature conditions or drying out of the earth entails drying out of the foliage and its shedding.
The lethargy of the leaves can be explained by frequent watering. Due to excess liquid, the trunk will become soft, the leaves will turn black and fall off. From excessively bright light, the leaves will fade and become flabby.
If there is not enough sunlight for the flower, the foliage will dry out. If the sun burns the leaves of the pilea, yellow and grayish-brown spots will appear on them.
If the foliage of the flower begins to crumble from below, do not despair, since this is absolutely typical for it.
Insects that pose a threat to the plant: scale insects, spider mites and mealybugs.
Pilea is an ornamental houseplant of the Nettle family.
Depending on the subspecies, it can grow as an annual or perennial form in the form of a shrub, subshrub or herbaceous plant.
Pilea is a subshrub, no more than 40–45 cm high, with straight, branched or creeping shoots. It is given a special decorative appearance by round or slightly elongated leaves growing on short petioles. Depending on the type, the surface of the leaf blade can be smooth, leathery, drooping, with rounded or jagged edges. The main color of the leaf is rich emerald green.
With proper care, Pilea blooms with small flowers., collected in racemose inflorescences, which are located in the leaf axils. The flowers are colored pink, greenish, light yellow and have a delicate delicate aroma. They contain a large amount of pollen, which rises up in a small cloud when touched.
At the end of the flowering period, a fruit-box filled with small seeds is formed on the plant. After ripening, the long stamens, straightening out, scatter the seeds in different directions. The seeds have low germination and are not suitable for propagation.
Currently, more than 400 species are known this beautiful plant. The following varieties are especially popular among gardeners.
This is a small herbaceous shrub, the length of its shoots does not exceed 15 cm. The stems are highly branched, covered with numerous small leaves. The leaves have a round or ellipsoid shape. Their size does not exceed 5 mm. The surface of the leaf blade has a rich light green color. The flowers are small, inconspicuous white.
Herbaceous plant with long succulent stems. Young specimens have straight shoots, but over time they droop, creep and lose foliage. The leaves are up to 20 cm long, round in shape, bluish-green in color. On the outside of the leaf there are silver stripes running across the entire surface.
This is a miniature bush with luxurious leaves that look like coins. The leaves are arranged in bunches on thin greenish-brown petioles. The surface of the leaf plate is smooth, shiny, rich emerald color.
This herbaceous perennial, up to 40 cm high, is characterized by rapid growth and the formation of new shoots. The flower has long creeping or drooping shoots that are slightly inclined towards the surface of the ground. Particularly attractive are the rounded leaves with jagged edges, which are located on short petioles. The leaf surface is dense, leathery, covered with short hairs. The leaf color may be reddish-brown or dark green. The flowers are small, collected in racemes, painted white or pink.
The height of the bush is 30 cm. The stems are straight, densely covered with small leaves of light green color. The leaves have a slightly elongated shape, pointed towards the top, with convex veins of a brown tint on the surface.
A miniature plant up to 20 cm high with lodging stems. The leaves are dense, thickened, covered with a network of grooves near the veins, so it seems that there are vesicular growths on the leaf. The surface of the leaf has small serrations along the edges and is pointed towards the apex.
Caring for Pilea is not particularly difficult. The flower needs diffused lighting. Direct sunlight can cause burns on the leaves. Pots with plants should be placed in the shade or partial shade on western or eastern windows.
Important! In the summer, the pilea can be taken out to the balcony or open veranda, providing protection from drafts, cold wind and shading from direct sunlight.
The plant does not tolerate heat well. The optimal temperature for growing is +25°C. In winter, the pots are moved to a cool room with a temperature of +16...+18°C.
Under natural conditions, Pilea grows in the lower tiers of tropical rainforests, so it needs high humidity. It is recommended to humidify the air around the plant using a fine spray bottle, avoiding contact with the leaves. To increase the humidity level, you can place flower pots on trays with moistened pebbles, expanded clay or moss.
Watering should be moderate, but excess water should be immediately drained from the pan to avoid root rotting. The soil should dry out on the surface between moistenings. For irrigation, soft, settled water should be used.
Important! The flower will not grow in highly moist soil, so the next watering is carried out only after the soil has dried to a shallow depth.
Fertilizers are applied in spring and summer, when the plant is actively growing green mass. For fertilizing, it is recommended to use a complex fertilizer for ornamental deciduous plants, which is applied once every 30 days, halving the dosage indicated in the instructions.
Pilea is characterized by rapid growth of shoots, while the stems become bare and lose their attractiveness. To maintain a decorative appearance, they are systematically pruned. In addition, pruning activates the growth of young shoots and helps to form a compact bush. Once every 3–4 years, an adult plant is rejuvenated. To do this, the shoots are cut and rooted, and the old plant is destroyed.
At home, Pilea is planted in shallow pots, since the root system is located close to the soil surface. To avoid moisture accumulation, the pots should have large drainage holes.
A drainage layer is placed at the bottom of the container. Expanded clay, small pebbles, and broken bricks can be used as drainage.
The soil should be slightly acidic or neutral. Ready-made universal soil is suitable for planting. You can prepare a soil mixture yourself from equal parts of turf soil, humus, peat and coarse sand.
Adult plants are replanted in early spring once every 2–3 years.
Pilea is usually propagated by seeds or cuttings.
It is almost impossible to obtain seeds at home, and the seed material offered in stores has low germination.
Sowing of seeds is carried out in low containers filled with a nutrient mixture of peat and sand. They are buried 0.5 cm, then the containers are covered with glass or plastic film and placed in a warm, bright room. The containers are periodically opened to ventilate and moisten the soil.
The first shoots appear after 20 – 25 days. The seedlings are thinned out, and after a pair of true leaves appear, they are planted in separate pots. It is very important to maintain high humidity levels to prevent young plants from dying.
This method is most often used by flower growers. For this purpose, you can cut off the tops of mature bushes throughout the year.
In this case, the length of the cutting must be at least 8 cm and have up to four pairs of leaves.
The shoots are rooted in water. After the roots appear, they are planted in the soil containing a large amount of sand.
The seedlings are covered with a jar or plastic bottle on top and periodically opened for ventilation.
After rooting, the flower begins to sprout, it is opened and kept without shelter.
Important! Pots with young Pileas must be kept in partial shade, placed in a permanent place for a short time.
Pilea is resistant to diseases and pests. However, with improper care, flower growers may encounter some difficulties:
drying of the tips of the leaves - caused by high or low temperatures or insufficient air humidity;
wrinkling of leaves - insufficient watering, too bright lighting;
rotting of stems - excess moisture in the soil;
the appearance of dark spots on the leaves - use of hard water for irrigation, lack of light.
To return the pilea to its attractive appearance, it is necessary to change the location of the flower, adjust the watering regime, increase the number of sprayings, then the flower will become a real decoration of the house.
Not all indoor plants are appreciated and attract attention with their beautiful and interesting colors. And some of them, on the contrary, have inconspicuous flowers, but rather unusual leaves. A flower called Pilea belongs to just such a plant. It has become popular due to the variegated and unusual colors of its leaves, and therefore it is often bred in homes to create interiors.
Pilea is an annual or perennial flower., which belongs to the nettle family. Most often, the plant is small or even, one might say, compact in size. Therefore, it is convenient to keep it in small spaces and rooms.
Depending on the type of this plant, there may be different leaf options. In some flowers they are small and variegated, in others, on the contrary, they are large and monochromatic. There are also interesting types of leaves with sharp or jagged edges. There are more than 600 different types of Pilea in nature, and each of them is interesting in its own way. In most cases, it has a straight and fleshy trunk, but there are also ampelous versions of this flower.
In order for this beauty to delight with its bright leaves, it needs to find the right place in the house. Since she does not like strong shadow, but direct sunlight is also destructive for her, it is best to choose places where there is diffused sunlight. In this case, the leaves will have a bright and rich color and will not turn yellow. This flower also does not tolerate drafts or strong temperature changes. The optimal room temperature for it is 15 degrees.
If some indoor plants can easily do without additional feeding, then Pilea is not included in this category, since it requires regular replenishment of nutrients. Therefore, before planting such a flower, you should immediately purchase special fertilizers. They are easy to find as they are sold in many gardening stores. You can choose a universal fertilizer.
In summer, the plant should be fed twice a month. If this is not done, then it will not grow abundantly. In winter, it should also be fertilized, but this should be done once a month. And also do not forget about pruning the flower, this procedure is mandatory. Therefore, as the pilea grows, you need to pinch its tops. These are the basic rules for caring for a plant.
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One of the main advantages of the Pilea plant is its diversity, since not every flower can boast such a large number of species. Moreover, each variety has its own characteristics. But not all types of Pilea are well adapted to home conditions, and only some of them take root without problems. The most popular of them are the following types:
There are other types of Pilea that are grown indoors, such as Lebanese, Peperomyoid, adpressed and creeping. This list can be continued for a long time.
Like many other plants, Pilea is susceptible to various diseases if not properly cared for. Pests may also appear on it. And if they are not recognized and eliminated in time, they can destroy the flower.
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If Pilea is left in a room with dry air or near a radiator for a long time, thrips or spider mites may appear on it. This plant is also often attacked by scale insects. Moreover, the difficulty here lies in the fact that initially it is quite difficult to recognize them on a flower. And only when the pilea is almost completely depleted do signs of damage become visible to the eye. Therefore, when pests are detected, it is necessary to moisten the environment where the flower is located and treat it with insecticides.
And in the process of growing this flower, the following difficulties may arise:
However, do not be afraid that the lower leaves of the plant have begun to fall off and it no longer looks beautiful. This is a completely normal process. In this case, you just need to cut new shoots and root them.
Pilea propagates vegetatively. At the same time, it is very easy to get new plants. To do this, you need to put the cuttings that remain after trimming the flower in water. In a few weeks they will produce their own roots and can be planted in separate pots. In order for such a flower to look beautiful and not look drooping, it is best to plant several sprouts in one bowl. In this case, the bushes will grow close to each other and you will get a beautiful and well-groomed plant.
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There is also nothing difficult with transplanting Pilea. It is advisable to do this every year, and it is best to completely change the soil of the flower. To do this, you can take neutral or slightly acidic soil. You can buy it in a store that sells everything for flowers.
But at the same time, you need to choose a suitable bowl for the plant. For Pilea, it is best to choose shallow but wide pots, since its root system is superficial. It is advisable to make drainage at the very bottom so that water does not stagnate at the roots. It is best to replant the flower in early spring.
If you follow all the basic rules for caring for Pilea, it will grow for a long time and delight you with its interesting appearance.
Pilea's distribution range is tropical areas throughout the world, except Australia.
The name of the plant comes from the Latin word "pileus", which translated means “hat” or “cap”, because One of the tepals in many types of pilea has the shape of a hood, although it can mainly be seen only with the help of a lens, or with acute vision.
Pilea- these are annual or perennial herbaceous plants, less often - subshrubs, up to 40 cm high, often creeping and highly branched from the base. The leaves are opposite, simple, entire or serrated, variegated in different shades, depending on the species. The flowers are very small, unisexual, usually in axillary racemes.
A special feature of the Pilea, in addition to its bright leaves, is the method of distributing the fruits of the plants - “catapulting”. The role of a catapult is performed by sterile stamens (staminodes), which by the time the plants bear fruit grow significantly and support the fruit partially hanging over them. As soon as the fruit ripens and its connection with the plant weakens, the staminodes straighten with force and throw (catapult) the fruit over long distances - up to 100 meters!
Pilea can be used both as a hanging plant and in composition with other plants. This plant is often used for indoor landscaping, because... it easily adapts to indoor environment conditions. Pilea is placed mainly in hanging vases, on shelves or stands.
The genus Pilea includes about 400 species of plants of the same name.
Pilea Cadiera or Cadieux , or silver (Pilea cadierei) . This type of Pilea grows in the virgin tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a herbaceous perennial up to 40 cm tall, with young erect and mature lodging, bare, succulent, highly branched stems. The leaves are beautiful, oblong-oval, on petioles, pointed at the apex, with three pronounced veins, 20 cm long and 5 cm wide. Thanks to the original color of the leaves - two intermittent silver stripes run along the bright green or bluish-green plate - this plant was called “aluminum plant” by the British, and “silver pilea” by the Germans. Small white flowers in axillary racemes. Young shoots are initially slender, but with age they bend beautifully and acquire an ampelous shape. To enhance bushiness, young plants are pinched several times.
- a low herbaceous perennial plant with shoots (40-50 cm) creeping along the soil, covered with round, delicate light green leaves that look like small coins. As the plant grows, it forms a mat, completely covering the ground.
. Herbaceous perennial up to 15 cm tall with abundantly branched and densely leafy succulent shoots, spreading and easily rooting when in contact with the ground. Gracefully curved branches resemble the shape of fronds of ferns. They are densely covered with small (up to 0.5 cm long) leaves, oval or round, light green and shiny. The flowers are small, dioecious or bisexual, collected in corymbose inflorescences in the axils of the leaves. For the spectacular opening of the anthers of staminate flowers with the formation of a cloud of dust - “bombardment” - this plant received the name “artillery” (gunner’s). In summer, when touched, it releases a “haze” of pollen.
Pilea involucrata Synonym: Pilea spruceana . A small bushy plant - up to 30 cm tall, with erect stems. The leaves are opposite, oval in shape, pointed at the end, up to 7 cm long. The surface of the leaf is very tuberous, light green, brown along the veins. This species is the source of many hybrid forms, including Pilea repens.
- bush - about 30 cm tall, with erect stems. The leaves are opposite, oval in shape, pointed at the end, up to 7 cm long. The surface of the leaf is wrinkled, dark green along the veins, and silver between them, like Cadieu's pilea, or the edges of the leaves are dark green, and there is a silver stripe along the central vein.
. Hybrid form of unknown origin. Herbaceous perennial with erect and lodging mature shoots. It has leaves of unusual and rare beauty: bright green, reddish-brown along the veins, heavily wrinkled, velvety, covered with tiny bristly hairs.
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Pilea peperomioides . Synonym: Podophyllum cavaleriei . This is an original plant with rounded leaves located on rather rigid stems.
- a small bush - up to 25 cm tall, with creeping stems. The leaves are opposite, round in shape, with a wavy edge. The leaves are up to 2.5 cm long, shiny, dark green with a copper tint, the underside of the leaf is purple.
Pilea spruceana . Synonym: Pilea involucrata . Homeland: Peru, Venezuela. The leaves are opposite, obovate or rounded, pointed or obtuse at the ends, short-petiolate or sessile, crenate along the edge, painted in bronze or silver tones.
. Hybrid of unknown origin. A strongly branching perennial with oval leaves, jagged along the edges, bronze-green, with a wide silver stripe in the center and silvery spots in the rest of the blade, pubescent with white and reddish hairs.
Lighting. Pilea prefers bright, diffused light, without direct sunlight.
The optimal place for placement is windows with western or eastern orientation. On windows with a southern orientation, place the pilea at some distance from the window or create diffused light with translucent fabric or paper (gauze, tulle, tracing paper).
On warm summer days, they can be taken out into the open air (balcony, garden), planted in open bowls, but should be protected from sunlight.
In winter, the plant is also placed in a bright place. With a lack of light, plants lose the decorative color of their leaves.
Temperature. Plants prefer moderately warm air temperatures (up to 25°C) throughout the year. Pilea Kadiera tolerates temperatures down to 15°C in winter, Pilea peperomioides can stand in a cooler place, up to 10°C, and other types and forms require at least 16-20°C. In winter, drafts are very dangerous for the plant.
Watering. In the spring and summer, the pilea is watered abundantly with soft, settled water after the top layer of the substrate has dried.
In winter, watering is reduced, watering a day or two after the top layer of the substrate has dried. The substrate should not be over-watered; the soil should always be slightly moist.
Pilea is not as sensitive to accidental overdrying of the earthen clod as to overwatering. Due to waterlogging of the soil, especially in winter, the leaves may wither and turn pale.
Air humidity. The plant prefers high air humidity. In indoor conditions, it is necessary to take care of air humidity. You should not spray the plants, since spraying the pubescent, wrinkled leaves can damage their decorative properties. It is better to place trays with wet moss or sand, or with water, near the saws, or to place the plants themselves in trays with wet expanded clay or sand, while the bottom of the pot should not touch the water.
Fertilizer. Feed weekly from March to August, in autumn and winter - once every 4-5 weeks with flower fertilizer, diluted in the concentration specified by the manufacturer.
Trimming. Pileas grow quite quickly. Young specimens are more decorative, so you can prune the plants annually, using cut shoots for cuttings. In addition, to avoid exposure and for greater splendor, plant shoots are pinched from time to time.
Transfer. Pileas are replanted annually, in spring or summer. The plant prefers humus soil with an acidity (pH) of 5.5-6.
The substrate can be composed of equal parts of turf, humus soil, peat and sand. You can use a ready-made substrate for decorative foliage plants.
The pots should be shallow, since the root system of the plants is superficial. Pilea requires good drainage, as excess water in the soil can be detrimental to the plant.
The plant grows well in hydroponics.
Reproduction. Propagated by seeds and cuttings.
Some species regularly produce seeds and even reproduce by self-sowing.
Plants are easily propagated from stem cuttings throughout the year. Cuttings take root in sand or loose soil. They also take root easily in water. Rooted plants are planted and transplanted into a small container with sandy-humus soil (deciduous soil with greenhouse soil and sand in a ratio of 1:1:1).
The leaves are wrinkled,dry up and fall off, if the room temperature is too high - above 27°C, or too cold - below 12°C, if the soil is too dry.
Leaves become limp, turn black and fall off, there is a softening of the stems due to excessive watering, when the soil does not have time to dry out.
The leaves become limp and very pale, somewhat transparent due to excess lighting.
Leaves lose color, leaf ends or edges are brown and dry, shoots are stretched, new leaves are small due to lack of lighting.
The leaves have yellow, then brown spots. A possible cause is sunburn.
The lower leaves are falling- this is typical for most types of pili; even with good care, the stems from below become bare, so it is easier to rejuvenate the plant by cutting cuttings from it and rooting them as a new plant.
