Pilea depressa — H15 cm | Pot Ø10.5 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you propagate a Pilea depressa? Take a 5 cm stem cutting, remove the lower leaves, and place it in a glass of water — roots usually appear within just 3 to 5 days.
Can you grow a Pilea depressa in a terrarium? Yes — its miniature size, trailing habit, and humidity needs make it a perfect ground cover plant for closed or semi-open terrariums.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🐾 Non-toxic • 🌿 Tiny bright green trailing leaves • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H15 cm | Pot Ø10.5 cm
Pilea depressa is a miniature indoor plant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where it naturally grows as ground cover or trailing over rocks in moist understories. Its tiny, shiny bright green round leaves arranged along graceful stems create a delicate cascading effect, perfect for hanging baskets, terrariums, and shelves. Discover our hanging and trailing plants.
It propagates extremely easily — a simple stem cutting in water produces new roots within days. Our beginner’s guide explains why Pilea depressa is one of the most recommended plants to start with.
Exposure & Location
Pilea depressa enjoys bright indirect light to maintain the brightness of its vivid green foliage. In partial shade, growth slows but the plant remains healthy.
- Exposure: bright indirect to partial shade — avoid direct sunlight.
- Ideal for: hanging baskets, terrariums, shelves, windowsills, bright bathrooms.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, rich, and well-drained — universal potting soil with perlite.
Watering & Care
- Watering: moderate — let the substrate surface dry out between waterings. Excess water quickly rots the thin stems.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, every two weeks in winter.
- Humidity: prefers 50 to 70% humidity — mist occasionally or group plants together.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer, diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Pruning: pinch stems regularly to encourage branching and a bushier habit.
Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations
Its trailing habit and miniature size make it an ideal filler plant — it fills empty spaces between larger plants and adds a layer of fine, delicate texture.
- In terrariums: pair it with a Peperomia rotundifolia and a Callisia repens — three miniature creeping or trailing plants with similar humidity needs, creating a coherent tropical ground cover composition.
- In hanging baskets: pair it with the pink and green Tradescantia Sweetness — two compact trailing plants, two contrasting foliage types, a harmonious duo on a shelf or hanging.
- Decorative pot: a macramé hanger or a mini matte ceramic decorative pot highlights the trailing stems without weighing down the arrangement.
Verdeia Tips
- Pinch regularly: cut the ends of overly long stems just above a node — the plant will branch out, increasing density and creating a fuller cascading habit.
- Propagation is simple: place a stem cutting in a glass of water — roots appear in just 3 to 5 days. Our complete propagation guide explains the step-by-step technique.
- Ideal for terrariums: its miniature size, creeping habit, and humidity needs make it the perfect ground cover plant for closed or semi-open terrariums.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Pilea depressa
- Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
- Pot diameter: Ø10.5 cm
- Approximate height: H15 cm
- Adult size: stems up to 20–30 cm (trailing or creeping)
- Exposure: bright indirect light / partial shade
- Watering: moderate
- Care: very easy
- Non-toxic to pets and children
- Decorative style: Miniature / Trailing / Urban jungle
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Foliage density and stem length naturally vary depending on light and plant age.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.