Pilea depressa 'Sao Paulo'
Pilea 'Sao Paulo' is a charming trailing houseplant with masses of tiny, dark green leaves that form a dense, cushion-like mat of foliage. Its soft texture and spreading habit give it a fresh, delicate appearance, making it particularly effective in compact indoor displays.
Ideal for shelves, hanging pots and terrariums, 'Sao Paulo' thrives in bright, indirect light or partial shade. Its neat size and easy-going nature make it a versatile choice for smaller spaces, mixed houseplant collections and humid indoor environments.
- Other names: Creeping Pilea
- Useful to know: Non-toxic - safe around pets and children
- Feature: Dense mats of tiny dark green leaves with a soft trailing habit
- Eventual height: 5-10cm, with trailing stems reaching approximately 40cm
- Origins: Tropical Central America
Pilea Care Sheet
Light: Place in a bright position with indirect light or partial shade. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
Water: Keep the compost consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly and do not allow the soil to dry out completely
Soil/Nutrition: Use a free-draining houseplant compost with good moisture retention. Feed lightly during spring and summer
Humidity: Appreciates moderate humidity and performs well in kitchens, bathrooms, or grouped displays
Pruning and propagation: Trim stems to maintain a compact shape and encourage fuller growth. Easily propagated from stem cuttings
Experience level: Beginner
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EAN code8713123659001
- Brand
- Pot Size10.5cm
- Height15cm
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Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer
The Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer is an air-activated heat pack designed to help protect plants, flowers and other temperature-sensitive products from cold conditions during transportation. Providing warmth for up to 40 hours, it is ideal for shipping tropical houseplants, tropical fish, corals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and live foods.
Uniheat shipping warmers are disposable, single-use heat packs that generate warmth when exposed to air, without the need for batteries or electricity. They are widely used by professional shippers, importers and hobbyists to help maintain safer temperatures during cold-weather deliveries.
Shipping Warmer Contents: Iron powder, water, activated carbon, vermiculite, wood powder and salt.
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