Species Name: Pilea 'Purple Ecuador'

Common name(s): Pewter Pilea

Defining Characteristics: 

• Unknown species of rare pilea with pointed, rippled leaves that range in color from a deep purplish to pink and make a striking display
• Easy-to-care-for plant that displays great color and texture and has a serrated edging to the leaves
• Grows quickly and can be pinched back to encourage bushy, compact growth

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 - 80°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

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

Lighting:  Full Shade     Partial Shade      Full Sun

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

Growth rate: Fast

Height: 4-6”

Origin: Found in parts of Central and South America

Regional locality: Grows creeping as ground cover in tropical rainforest 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Shipping Notes: As a quick grower, this plant will become leggy if not provided even adequate sunlight. Rotate your plant every other week to maintain even growth. 

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.

The plant pictured is in a 2" pot.