Pilea glaucophylla 'Red Stem Tears'

Species Name: Pilea glaucophylla (‘fka’ glauca).‘Aquamarine’ 

Common name(s): Red Stem Tears, Blue baby Tears, Silver Sprinkles, Silver-leaved artillery plant 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Micro-sized silvery-blue button-shaped leaves
• Makes an excellent groundcover in a terrarium or draping in a hanging basket
• Will occasionally bloom small pink flowers

Recommended Pot Size: Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs. 

Temperature requirement: 65-75 °F

Humidity:  Moderate (30-70%)  

Watering frequency: Regular watering needs. Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry. 

Lighting:   Partial Shade  

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Moderate - Fast

Height: Up to 12”

Origin: South America, Columbia

Regional locality: Found growing along the Andes mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 -12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Rotate your plant regularly to prevent uneven growth 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.