Pilea Cadieux
Pilea cadieri is one of the plants of the family called nettles; in Latin the name of this plant will be as follows: Pilea cadieri.
As for the Cadieu Pilea family itself, in Latin it will be like this: Urticaceae.
Description of Pilea Cadieux
For the favorable development of this plant, it is recommended to provide the plant with a sunny light regime. However, in addition to this, the penumbra mode is also quite acceptable. Throughout the entire summer season, the Kadieu pilea should be watered abundantly, and the air humidity should be quite high. The life form of Pilea Cadieu is a herbaceous plant.
This plant can often be found both in greenhouses and winter gardens. As for growing this plant indoors, it is recommended to provide greenhouse conditions. This plant can also be found in florariums. Cadieu sawiae is used as an hanging plant, and also for replanting in tubs where large-sized plants will be located.
As for the maximum size in culture, the height of Pilea Cadieu can reach approximately forty centimeters.
Description of the features of care and cultivation of Cadieu Pilea
In order for this plant to develop well, it will need to be replanted regularly. Such a transplant should be performed once a year or two years in pots of standard proportions. As for the composition of the soil mixture itself, you will need to mix one part each of turf soil and sand, as well as three parts of leaf soil. The acidity of such soil can be either neutral or slightly acidic.
This plant is characterized by rather intensive growth, which is typical of all Pileas. Such intensive growth can lead to exposure of the lower part of the stem. This circumstance becomes especially noticeable during the winter period.
A brown border may appear on the leaves of this plant, which can occur when the Cadieu Pilea is insufficiently nourished, as well as when the root ball is too dry. Rotting of the leaves of this plant can occur when the soil is in an excessively moist state. In some cases, Pilea cadieu can be affected by spider mites.
Throughout the rest period, an optimal temperature should be ensured between fifteen and twenty degrees Celsius. In this case, watering the Kadieu Pilea will need to be moderate, and air humidity is recommended to be maintained at a standard level. When a plant grows indoors, the occurrence of such a period of dormancy is forced and this circumstance should be associated with an insufficient degree of air humidity, as well as with reduced illumination.
Propagation of Pilea Cadieus occurs by rooting cuttings in water or in a mixture consisting of sand and peat. Among the specific requirements of this culture is the fact that this plant will need decent shading from direct exposure to direct sunlight. In order to maintain the compactness of this plant, it will be necessary to regularly perform short pruning in the spring. It is also important to remember that the plant will not tolerate excessive soil moisture.
The leaves of Cadieu Pilea are endowed with decorative properties. The length of the leaves of this plant will be about eight to ten centimeters, and the width will be five centimeters. From below, the leaves of this plant are colored in light green tones or reddish. The leaves are decorated with longitudinal rows of silvery-white spots that will be located between the veins.
