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Pilea depressa 'Sao Paulo' 5.5cm - Πιλέα

Pilea depressa 5.5cm

Name: Pilea depressa 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Pileadepr5.5cm
Price: 3.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

€3,90

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Indoor plant · Urticaceae · Graphic foliage

Pileadepressa

Hang it up… and it won’t want to stop trailing 🪢

Family: Urticaceae · Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Urticaceae
Tiny round leaves
Creeping and trailing growth
Rooting at the nodes
Dense green mat

Pilea depressa weaves a low network of fine stems and tiny, nearly round leaves in clear green. From above it reads as a compact mat, while at the pot edge it turns into a soft green curtain.

As the stems lengthen, Pilea depressa turns the rhythm of small leaves into a continuous green line, looking different from above and when cascading from height.

What makes it special

Leaf scale, quick lateral growth and the ability to root at nodes build its characteristic density.

Leaf miniatures

Tiny glossy blades repeat at close intervals, creating a finely detailed texture.

Mat or cascade

The same creeping stems spread horizontally over a surface or fall when they meet the pot edge.

Density from many nodes

Each closely spaced node can produce leaves, lateral growth and, when touching moist mix, new roots.

Why you’ll love it: it fills small surfaces with living green and shifts easily from a low mat to a fine trailing line.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

On a bright shelf, in a small hanging pot or in a terrarium, where the stems can spread or trail freely. A small turn every few weeks keeps the silhouette balanced.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.

Fittonia albivenis — bold venation at a low scale under similar filtered light.
Peperomia rotundifolia — tiny fleshy leaves in a looser trailing line.
Selaginella kraussiana — a very fine green carpet for a change of scale.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright, indirect light. Gentle morning sun is usually safe; harsh midday sun can mark the leaves.

Water

As soon as the surface dries slightly. Check the 5.5 cm pot more often because the small root ball dries quickly; water evenly and let all excess drain away.

Atmosphere

Average household humidity and roughly 16–26°C, without cold draughts or continuously wet foliage.

Pets

Pilea are generally considered low risk for cats and dogs, but no ornamental plant is intended for eating.

Chosen for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrate Sybasoil Syngonium Premium Mix 5lt View product

Suitable nutrition Liquid Gold Leaf® 250ml View product

Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and position

Keep it near a bright window with filtered light. Low intensity stretches petioles and internodes, while sudden strong sun causes scorch.

Correct watering

Let the surface dry slightly, then water until it runs from the base. Because the 5.5 cm root ball loses moisture quickly, check it more often without keeping it continuously wet, and do not wet only the surface.

Air humidity

Normal household humidity is sufficient when watering is consistent. Gentle air movement helps dense or low stems stay clean.

Temperature

Aim for a stable range of roughly 16–26°C. Cold glass, air conditioning and abrupt changes can cause leaf drop or darkening of soft tissue.

Substrate

Choose an airy, lightweight mix for tropical plants, with balanced moisture retention and rapid drainage of excess water. Drainage holes remain essential.

Nutrition and repotting

In spring and summer use a balanced liquid fertiliser for foliage houseplants at a low concentration, once a month and only on already moist mix. Pause feeding when growth slows in winter. Repot only when roots have genuinely filled the pot, moving up by one size.

Botanical identity Origin of the species The species’ native range and nomenclatural history

The species Pilea depressa

Pilea depressa is an accepted species in Urticaceae. Its current name was published in 1856, based on an earlier description of the species.

From Urtica to Pilea

Olof Swartz described the species in 1787 as Urtica depressa. In 1856 Carl Ludwig Blume transferred it to Pilea, retaining the epithet depressa; this is why the full botanical citation reads Pilea depressa (Sw.) Blume.

From Cuba to Hispaniola

Its native range is Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti, in wet tropical habitat where it grows as a low subshrub.

Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Creeping growth clones the plant

When a node roots, the section on either side can continue as a functionally independent unit. This quickly creates a continuous mat of genetically identical stems.

The family does not mean it stings

It belongs to Urticaceae but lacks the powerful stinging hairs of common nettles. The relationship rests on deeper morphological and genetic traits.

Small leaves shorten transport distances

In a very small blade, water and sugars move short distances between veins and tissues. This suits fine, rapidly branching stems.

Density changes the microclimate

A compact mat slows air movement near stems and retains more humidity than a sparse plant. The surface therefore needs both airflow and drainage.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.

01 Why are sections dying in the centre?

Very dense foliage can shade the base and trap moisture. Remove dead material, improve gentle airflow and check that the mix is not staying continuously wet.

02 What do yellow leaves mean?

One old lower leaf may be ageing normally. Several yellow leaves together call for a check of moisture, drainage, temperature and roots before watering again.

03 Is it suitable for a terrarium?

Yes, provided it has bright indirect light, an airy substrate and enough ventilation to prevent the foliage from staying continuously wet. Light trimming controls its spread when needed.

04 Why are the edges turning brown?

Check low air humidity, irregular watering, salt build-up and harsh sun. Do not automatically add water if the substrate is still moist.

05 When does it need repotting?

When roots have genuinely filled the pot, water passes through too quickly or the plant becomes unstable. Move up one size and retain an airy mix.

06 Is it safe for pets and children?

Pilea are generally considered low risk for cats and dogs. No ornamental plant is intended for eating, however; discourage chewing and seek professional advice if any symptom appears.

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Pilea depressa 5.5cm

Pilea depressa 5.5cm

Pileadepressa

What makes it special

Leaf miniatures

Mat or cascade

Density from many nodes

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Air humidity

Temperature

Substrate

Nutrition and repotting

The species Pilea depressa

From Urtica to Pilea

From Cuba to Hispaniola

Creeping growth clones the plant

The family does not mean it stings

Small leaves shorten transport distances

Density changes the microclimate

Frequently asked questions

Pilea depressa 5.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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