Our Product Code | PCL |
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Sold in Liners of 100 | |
Price Per Plug: | 44¢ |
Total Per Tray: | $44.00 |
1/3 Partial Tray | |
Price Per Plug: | 59¢ |
Total Per Tray: | $20.65 |
Pilea are herbaceous perennials originally from Mexico and Brazil. Outside of zones 11 and 12 they can be grown as annual foliage, houseplants, or fairy gardens and terrariums. Their evergreen summer toughness makes them a good choice for garden centers to have on hand through the hot part of the year. Customers will enjoy them in small pots for desks or hanging baskets for porches after their flowering plants have succumbed to the heat.
For best results with Pilea, we recommend growing in a high-humidity environment using a constant feed program of 150-200 ppm N. Maintain a pH between 5.8 - 6.2.
To help your customers create a humid environment in their home, instruct them to place the pot on top of a saucer filled with rocks and pour water into the saucer, making sure that the water level never reaches the bottom of the pot.
Pinching is recommended 5-10 days after transplantation. A second pinch may be necessary depending on the size and shape of the final pot.
Space pots adequately to allow for light penetration and airflow between foliage of adjacent pots. We recommend 6-8 inches for 4” pots and 18-24 inches for 10” pots.
Pinching is the best way to control height. An initial pinch is recommended, but additional pinching may be necessary to shape your final product.
Mealybugs and spider mites are the primary pests attracted to Pilea.
Creeping Charlie are not prone to many diseases, but watch for botrytis while the days are short. This grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label’s instructions.
4" crop time | 4-6 Weeks |
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10" crop time | 8-10 Weeks |
Habit | Trailing |
Height | 6in |
Light | Partial/Full Shade |
Minimum Temp | 55 |
Perennial Zone | 11-12 |
Water Needs | Moderate |
04-23-2018 (Week 17) | 0 |
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04-30-2018 (Week 18) | 700 |
05-07-2018 (Week 19) | 0 |
05-14-2018 (Week 20) | 600 |
05-21-2018 (Week 21) | 600 |
05-28-2018 (Week 22) | 600 |
06-04-2018 (Week 23) | 600 |
06-11-2018 (Week 24) | 600 |
06-18-2018 (Week 25) | 600 |
06-25-2018 (Week 26) | 600 |
07-02-2018 (Week 27) | 600 |
07-09-2018 (Week 28) | 600 |
07-16-2018 (Week 29) | 600 |
07-23-2018 (Week 30) | 600 |
07-30-2018 (Week 31) | 600 |
08-06-2018 (Week 32) | 600 |
08-13-2018 (Week 33) | 600 |
08-20-2018 (Week 34) | 600 |
08-27-2018 (Week 35) | 600 |
09-03-2018 (Week 36) | 600 |
09-10-2018 (Week 37) | 600 |