Pilea depressa — Aluminum Plant — Ø10.5 cm — H15 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light. Its small round leaves quickly form a dense, trailing green carpet.
Is it a toxic plant? No, this plant is completely harmless to your pets.
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
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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 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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Pilea depressa — Aluminium Plant — Ø10.5 cm — H15 cm
🌿 Miniature bright green foliage • 🎨 Trailing or creeping habit • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Very easy care • 💨 Purifying plant • 🐾 Non-toxic to pets
The Pilea depressa, also called Aluminium Plant, is a miniature and delicate indoor plant known for its bright green foliage and trailing or creeping habit that brings a touch of freshness and lightness to your urban jungle. This fascinating plant features tiny shiny green round leaves arranged along graceful stems that create a delicate and soothing cascading effect.
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, the Pilea depressa is a plant from the Urticaceae family that naturally grows as ground cover or trailing over rocks in moist undergrowth. This variety is especially appreciated for its adorable miniature foliage that creates a delicate effect and its exceptional ease of care. With a height of 15 cm and a pot diameter of 10.5 cm, it’s perfect for hanging pots, terrariums, mini gardens, or as a plant accent in your urban jungle. Bonus: Pilea is a purifying plant that cleans the air and tolerates low-light spaces well.
Which Pilea variety to choose?
The Pilea genus offers a great diversity of shapes and colors. Here’s how the Pilea depressa stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Pilea depressa (this plant): miniature bright green foliage, trailing or creeping habit, adorable mini size (15 cm). Mini trailing version.
- Pilea Peperomioides: bright green round foliage, Chinese money plant, elegant upright habit. Iconic round version.
- Pilea Sugar (cadierei): bright silver foliage, spectacular silver patterns, compact habit (20 cm). Classic silver version.
- Pilea Mojito: tender green foliage with silver touches, compact, fresh and bright habit (20 cm). Silver-green version.
Why choose the Pilea depressa? If you're looking for a miniature Pilea with delicate foliage and an adorable trailing habit, the depressa is the perfect choice. It's the ideal variety for hanging pots, terrariums, and mini gardens.
Exposure & placement
The Pilea depressa enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant bright green foliage. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location for optimal growth.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
- Ideal: hanging, terrarium, mini garden, shelf, windowsill, bathroom, or room with a window without direct sunlight.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: Pilea depressa is perfect for terrariums and mini gardens thanks to its miniature size and delicate trailing habit.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the substrate surface dry between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Size: pinch the stems to encourage branching and a bushier habit.
Pilea prefers a slightly moist substrate but never soggy — avoid excess water that causes stem rot.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its bright green miniature foliage and trailing or creeping habit, the Pilea depressa brings a touch of freshness and lightness to your urban jungle. It creates a delicate and soothing waterfall effect.
- Pair with: Fittonia, Peperomia, miniature ferns, Selaginella, or other small plants to create a terrarium or a lush mini garden.
- Ideal pot: macramé hanger, mini decorative pot in ceramic, glass terrarium, or hanging basket to showcase the trailing stems.
- Atmosphere: perfect hanging in a bathroom, bedroom, office, or in a terrarium to create a miniature waterfall effect.
The miniature foliage creates a delicate and soothing effect that brings a touch of freshness and lightness to your plant decor.
Verdeia Tips
- Give it bright indirect light: to keep its foliage a vibrant bright green.
- Pinch the stems regularly: to encourage branching and a bushier habit.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
- Perfect for terrariums: its miniature size and trailing habit are ideal for terrarium arrangements.
- Enjoy its fast growth: Pilea depressa grows quickly and branches easily.
A true miniature tropical gem, Pilea depressa charms with its delicate foliage and adorable trailing habit. An ideal plant for terrariums, hanging pots, and mini gardens.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Pilea depressa
- Common name: Pilea depressa, Aluminium Plant, Baby Tears
- Family: Urticaceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
- Dimensions on delivery: Ø10.5 × H15 cm
- Adult size: stems up to 20–30 cm long (trailing or creeping)
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun
- Watering: moderate, allow surface to dry between waterings
- Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Miniature / Trailing / Delicate
- Particularity: bright green miniature foliage, trailing or creeping habit, air-purifying plant, very easy to care for, non-toxic to animals, fast growth, perfect for terrariums and hanging pots
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density of the foliage and the length of the stems naturally vary according to growing conditions and the age of the plant.
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.