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
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the 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 trails over rocks in humid understories. Its tiny, round, glossy bright green leaves, arranged along graceful stems, create a delicate cascading effect that is ideal for hanging planters, terrariums, and shelves. A reliable choice among hanging and trailing plants.
It propagates extremely easily - a simple stem segment in the water produces new roots within a few days. Pilea depressa is one of the most recommended plants for beginners.
Light & placement
Pilea depressa thrives in bright indirect light to maintain the vibrancy of its bright green foliage. In partial shade, growth slows down, but the plant remains healthy.
- Light: bright indirect light to partial shade - avoid direct sun.
- Ideal for: hanging planters, 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 surface of the substrate dry between waterings. Excess water quickly causes the fine stems to rot.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring and 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, using diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Pruning: pinch the stems regularly to encourage branching and a bushy growth habit.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
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 a terrarium: pair it with Peperomia rotundifolia and Callisia repens - three miniature creeping or trailing plants with the same humidity requirements, creating a cohesive tropical ground-cover arrangement.
- In a hanging planter: pair it with the pink and green Tradescantia Sweetness - two compact trailing plants with contrasting foliage, a harmonious duo on a shelf or in a hanging planter.
- Decorative pot: a macramé hanging planter or a mini matte ceramic decorative pot highlights the trailing stems without weighing down the arrangement.
Verdeia tips
- Pinch regularly: cut the tips of stems that are too long just above a node - the plant will branch out again, increasing its density and creating a fuller cascading habit.
- Easy to propagate: place a stem segment in a glass of water - roots appear in just 3 to 5 days. Propagation from cuttings is easy in spring.
- Ideal for terrariums: its miniature size, creeping habit, and need for humidity 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
- Mature size: stems up to 20–30 cm (trailing or creeping)
- Light: bright indirect light / partial shade
- Watering: moderate
- Care: very easy
- Non-toxic to animals and children
- Decorative style: Miniature / Trailing / Urban jungle
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. Foliage density and stem length naturally vary depending on light levels and the plant's 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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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?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
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 should I 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.