Pilea Pepermioides Care and Propagation | This Thing Is Huge!

[@EverythingPlants]

Disclaimer...in order to do single leaf propagation you NEED a small section of the main stem in order to produce roots. I didn't properly explain this in the video. My apologies.

[@toutouneandfluffy413]

You mentioned it’s ok if the bottom leaves fall but not if they’re brown. What do you do if your pilea has some leaves on the bottom that are brown?

[@EverythingPlants]

@@toutouneandfluffy413 Usually, but not always, due to overwatering or the soil is holding onto moisture for longer then it should. These guys like a good soaking, but to dry our fairly quick. What type of pot and soil do you use?

[@pennymayo2332]

Thank you. I’m about to try it !!!

[@DeniseMN23]

I have had several single leaves grow roots in water (no rooting powder used). Just used my fingernail to remove from main plant. It does take several weeks for roots. Good luck + thx for the great video.

[@richiep3520]

Mine is about half that height but is in flowering mode. It has 2 sprouts and sporting beautiful white/pink buds. Yours is gorgeous!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks!

[@blancagunnarson3972]

what a pretty plant.I hope my Pilea pepermioides.grow healthy and beautiful.like that one.I can tell.that this guy knows how to take care of his beautiful plants.great work.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Blanca. I give most of the credit to the sun 🌞 lol. I have just learned when to water and feed the plants.

[@alouella]

Wow your pilea looks amazing!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks! It jist keeps growing lol

[@dianeblack8849]

I really love that plant. The leaves are like little space ships..don't have one, but enjoy learning about its proper care..just in case I do get one. thanks, as always.

[@EverythingPlants]

They are pretty neat plants!

[@hurricanehazel9942]

Thank you for this video. Very informative!

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mayhmmaydn]

I have gotten roots on leafstems but havent planted them yet. I have also just taken a leave that busted of with a small nubbin of stem and its rooting in my prop box but alot slower. Im glad you mentioned water prop on stems . ive got great roots.

[@EverythingPlants]

Good luck!

[@AW-bh6dy]

I cant wait mine to get that big. I just got it few weeks ago. Thank you again for a great information.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hope yours can get this size too!

[@sophieca6906]

The plant looks very healthy. Beautiful!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks!!!!

[@seaglass8940]

Real good looking plant!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks! Do you have a peperomioides?

[@seaglass8940]

@@EverythingPlants Not YET, Lol!

[@mntzmiles081]

I like how the plant gives a tree shape. I am now trimming off the lower leaves asap!

[@EverythingPlants]

As this plant grows, the lower leaves fall off naturally.

[@gvm1964]

Very educational. Thank you so much for sharing. Love your channel.❤❤

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for watching!

[@coolyou-td8zn]

Wow! I am shocked by the beauty of this plant! I am like WoW😍

[@EverythingPlants]

It is pretty crazy, hey???

[@mariaphilomena1422]

Holy moly! That’s amazing!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks....it has gotten pretty big!

[@leahstrydom8415]

I just received a little baby of this from a coworker! Yours is so big & beautiful! Great care info as always. Thank you!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for watching and good luck with yours!!!

[@curtholgate1097]

These videos are always great. Could watch them all day.

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad you like them....this means a lot to hear you enjoy them. Thanks for watching and hope to see you back in the comment sections!

[@dropboxmoabit384]

Beautiful plant and top notch info as always! I have found that they don't tolerate direct sunlight at all and the leaves fade out and turn yellow very fast. Had a big motherplant that was growing in all directions but up - but it was making babies left and right. The leaves never got really big though. During winter it massively shed leaves (like 10 a week) even though I could not find any pests or illness. So this spring I decided to give it a restart. Cut it up completely and now I have like 8 new plants (water and soil propagation both worked for me). I found that the soil it was in was way too compact and probably not the right mix (it was one of my first tropical houseplants a couple of yrs ago). Really curious to see how it turns out this time. Will definitely try staking it up this time around.

[@AllGreenThings4975]

Hello friend thanks for sharing your great information and tips for that beautiful plants new subscribers watching from California

[@EverythingPlants]

Hello and thanks for subscribing!!! WELCOME

[@juanitagordon5064]

Beautiful plant

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Juanita!

[@mattlloyd9054]

I just got one and came across your video and yours is a beautiful specimen! I hope my little one becomes that beautiful someday!

[@EverythingPlants]

Good luck! How is it doing now?

[@mattlloyd9054]

@@EverythingPlants its fairly close to meeting its maker. I got over 200 children aka plants and i went thru a spider mite plague. I'm thinking tho I didn't see any I'm pretty sure they've sucked the life outta it. I'm not sure where they keep coming from but my palm collection and a few others I dont think I'm ever gonna get rid of them.

[@EverythingPlants]

@@mattlloyd9054 I have a few plants with them as well....they blow in through the windows and doors. YOU CANT STOP IT

[@mattlloyd9054]

@@EverythingPlants thank you for the info on that. I'm autistic and these plants are my closest thing to children so it's very frustrating when no matter what you do they keep coming back. I'm thinking that the plants that keep getting them instead of watering I'll give them a shower instead hosing them off seems to work just as good without the chemical burning!

[@Kressa1111]

Whoa! It’s massive. I love it 🥰

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks!

[@susansottosimons619]

I love your plants

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Susan!!!

[@breathewithtian]

great video, how do u encourage the plant to grow a long and thick stalk?

[@EverythingPlants]

I haven't done anything with mine except give it time, sunlight, water and fertilizer.

[@nancywong8727]

the plant looks gorgeous. where do you find this plant? I really love the way it looks.

[@EverythingPlants]

I got this one from my favorite local plant shop in Regina Saskatchewan.....The Little Big Plant Company

[@karenwalkersginglass]

This plant is so cute, I wanna pinch it!

[@EverythingPlants]

HAHA...thanks!

[@deniseakagvtspender5885]

Thanks for sharing.

[@EverythingPlants]

This is an old one now.....hope you check out my newer videos!

[@cindybell9195]

💚💚💚nice explaining.

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad you think so!

[@edithaleicjen]

I think mine I overwater it because the leaves are curly ... I really like this plant and I want some to save it... thanks your help and tips....

[@EverythingPlants]

Sorry for the late reply Editha. One thing I like to do if you give a plant too much water is place a fan near it as the breeze will allow for faster evaporation. How is your plant doing?

[@PaulaStrickler-gx6di]

Thanks so much for this information. I have a small pilea that I'm learning how to take care of. Has grown 3 pups very close to edge of pot. Afraid they're going to die cause they're out of growing room. Should I separate babies when I repot, or leave them alone? Each baby has 3-4 leaves😊

[@kingsewp7937]

I would love to know what humidity do you have in the room and how do you maintain it? I just moved house and my pileas are getting curled leaves, I am wondering if the air might be too dry?

[@EverythingPlants]

@@kingsewp7937 I live in a very dry part of Canada....I'd say on average like 40%

[@kingsewp7937]

@@EverythingPlants so you don't use humidifier or anything else to make the room more humid? Good to know that it's not essential! thanks for sharing

[@EverythingPlants]

@@kingsewp7937 I do have one for over the winter months and I try and maintain it around 45-50%

[@imeldaignacio1015]

My pups rooted in water really well. Potted them using some cactus soil in terra cotta pots… as I have tendencies to over wayer. Some leaves are droopy… noticed that soil is drier sooner (guess due to terra cotta and soil type). Watering every 3 days. Do you think its ok? Yours look amazing and thank you

[@EverythingPlants]

The lower leaves on mine were a bit saggy too. That is normal for that plant...I THINK. If you think it needs water then try giving it water. It is all an experiment figuring out what your plants need.

[@anonymous-l7n4u]

Excellent video.

[@vitoilfeny4926]

Hello happy Sunday 😊, to my Pilee And brown spots appeared on them, what do you think it could be? Substrate problems not suitable for this plant? Root rot? 😅

[@nenitasee3739]

Hi your pilea so big n nice.. .may i ask what soil did u use for ur pilea..? I just had my new pilea so expensive. .i dont know what to do .. the leaves starting to drop one by one? What should i do? ..im thinking to repot it and change the soi maybe? l ..whats best soil shoulď i use .also fertilizer pls?

[@EverythingPlants]

At around the 3 min mark into the video I show the type of soil mix that I used for the pilea. These plants loose their lower leaves as it grows. I have just left the small babies to grow and that usually fills in the void left by the lost leaves.

[@austynries]

I accidentally burned a lot of mines leaves but I revived it. It got leggy so I beheaded it and put it in water and will replant it. Hope it works!

[@EverythingPlants]

Keep me posted with how your plant does!

[@RT1home]

I remember when Pileas were so hard to find! Have you seen leaning pileas? They are so lovely but I would be worried to break the main stem 💚

[@EverythingPlants]

Mine started to lean a bit, so I put a support stake in to hold it up. That was my fear as well.....breaking the stem.

[@Dwynfal]

What a beauty! Mine's about 2 years old as well but it's a little smaller. It's growing well but I think it's getting too much light as the leaves are rather pale green (not yellow, just pale). I repotted it last year and fertilise it regularly.

[@EverythingPlants]

Awesome! Do you have yours staked up too? I only recently had to prop this one up.

[@Dwynfal]

@@EverythingPlants yup, just like you I put a thin stick alongside the stem this summer because it was getting a bit top heavy and would wobble and lean every which way. I didn't tie it in, it's just alongside for support. I hope that eventually the trunk will thicken/stiffen up 🤞 I also rotate it regularly like you do.

[@tuyetpham2086]

Love all your videos. What state you live in ?

[@EverythingPlants]

I live in Canada 🇨🇦.....in the province of Saskatchewan.

[@brendaphilyaw3677]

Thanks for sharing!

[@OhSidney]

I have a pot like that and it doesn't drain well. The hole is too small and it gets clogged. I had to drill other holes because it was causing root rot.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thats what I have done with my non terracotta pots. Good work friend!

[@amandapfeifer1784]

I have the same pot :) This is my favourite

[@EverythingPlants]

Nice!!!

[@waveats9211]

Thank you for sharing this video. This seems to be one of my most fave plants. But I’m having a hard time on mine. I don’t know what it needs, it’s like the leaves burn easily when placed near a window. Mine keeps on losing lower leaves and I also have brown spots on them. I make it a point to only water them when dry.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hello Marites and sorry for the late resonpse. Losing the lower leaves is pretty normal for this plant. I have decided to let the new gorwth (babies) continue to grow and fill in the bare lower stem. I have mine off to the side of a south window and it really likes that spot. I repotted into terracotta because the larger the pot you go the more then soil stays wet at the bottom. It was okay in that small outgrown dollar store pot because the roots soaked up the moisture quicker then I could give it....if that makes sense. Hope this helps

[@MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld]

They say it will not propagate from a leaf, unless you cut a small part of a stem with that leaf, kind of like a slice on a side of a stem where a leaf is connected. How did your leaf propagation go?

[@EverythingPlants]

You are correct in saying a small slice of the stem. I haven't actually tried it...it's on the list of things to try haha

[@ChristyD97]

I'm assuming you can't just chop the top off and put into water and expect roots to grow? I'm missing a lot of leaves on the bottom and would like a much to make it fuller. It was doing great last summer, but I neglected it somehow and it dropped a massive amount of leaves. It's recouping but looks quite pathetic.

[@EverythingPlants]

It's actually quite normal for this plant to lose its lower leaves as it gains new ones on top. What I did to fill in the bottom was let all the new growth continue to grow and not cut them out or propagate them and eventually those will grow up kind of filling in that bear area.

[@XoxoChengM]

What type of light do you suggest for growing?

[@EverythingPlants]

I would give it a bright spot, like in the video....I have mine near a south facing window a couple feet pulled back.

[@XoxoChengM]

@@EverythingPlants is there a artificial light you suggest for growing indoors? I have it in front of a south East window .

[@tinam4353]

If you don’t want it growing this tall any suggestions?

[@EverythingPlants]

You can definitely just prune it the height you want.

[@tinam4353]

@@EverythingPlants thanks!

[@magicmai63]

I have so many new babies growing out , can I just leave them there can they grow

[@EverythingPlants]

Yes! It ends up making a nice full pot!

[@magicmai63]

@@EverythingPlants thank you

[@michaeljohnhalse]

lolol, the intro! love it.

[@EverythingPlants]

Haha....thanks!

[@Nicole-ol5ee]

How long after I get a new baby one should I see new growth? I just bought one a few weeks ago and since then it’s lost leaves but I haven’t seen any new ones pop up. I see the leaves growing outward but no new babies and all of the leaves are curling. I heard this means it needs more sun but I have a west facing window and it gets a good amount of sunlight every day I just don’t know what I’m doing wrong!!

[@EverythingPlants]

I don't think there is an answer I can give you because the growth of the plant all depends on the condition of your home and what the plant needs. It will grow when it is ready. They are fairly quick growers.

[@melwineera]

Mine is not a lovely dark green like yours I have her right by a window for maximum light but still paler green

[@EverythingPlants]

Maybe pull it back just a bit.

[@mystiquerose620]

Your plant is very beautiful..how long did it take to grow this big and how long do they live for plz?a have a few baby ones a friend gave me in the fall so I'm trying to overwinter them..im new to these plants..thx😊

[@EverythingPlants]

This plant is about 2 years old. Give it bright light and it should do fine!

[@mystiquerose620]

@@EverythingPlants thanks a lot.. I will do that indeed😊

[@americandingo6715]

What soil mix do you use?

[@sigridgariepy526]

Do you ever sell slips? I’m looking for one of these.....will go to a few places tomorrow. I’m in Edmonton

[@EverythingPlants]

I've propagated the small pups many times and have just given them away to family and friends. Hello from Regina!!! These plant should be pretty easy to find in Edmonton.....

[@sigridgariepy526]

Everything Plants thanks so much for responding. I’m looking......will try again today. Love your channel!

[@sigridgariepy526]

Well I hauled in ALOT of plants yesterday on my quest to find a Pilea, and was able to find one on Kijiji, which I’m picking up today!

[@EverythingPlants]

@@sigridgariepy526 That is awesome!!! What else did you end up buying?

[@sigridgariepy526]

Everything Plants Ohmygosh, ok, I got a friendship plant, a crimson waffle plant, a pinkinsh arrowhead, a sweet miniature fern, a snail begonia Rex, a spotted plant with pink, red and white and one I ID’d, but forget the name...I’ll send a pic Sent from my iPad

[@marylou6345]

The leaves on my pilea are about 4inches x 4 inches ,they are massive,is this normal....Thanks.

[@mariocean808]

YOu mentioned you watered it before your repotted it. Did you water it again once it was repotted?

[@EverythingPlants]

I don't think so. Just let it adjust to the new pot and water again when dry.

[@DebbieD7777]

Mine is big , but its not as green do you know what would cause the leaves not to be dark green like yours?

[@EverythingPlants]

Maybe getting too much light? Where do you have it placed?

[@mwoods4608]

Mine was dropping leaves, they were turning black around the edges. So I took it out of the soil and moved it into water. Its been stagnant. A few roots, but no growth and slightly yellowish. I hope it lives, what else can I do?

[@EverythingPlants]

I think when it has black on the leaves in is over watered or the soil is staying too wet. I have mine in a well draining mix and a terracotta pot so it doesn't stay wet. I give it lots of water when it is dry. Also give it looks of light.....just watch out for leaf burn. Hope this helps

[@darknlovelyanitaw.6088]

I bought 3 June 2020 and they are still very small and most of the leaves have fallen off 😢. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. Not getting direct sun, the leaves are turning brown and falling off.😢

[@EverythingPlants]

Most likely over watering or poor soil (holding too much moisture) water it well but also give it a chance to dry out. Give it a bright area, but be careful to not scortch the leaves. Haha sounds simple, right?!?!

[@jessicaaaa59333]

Also apparently this plant is a succulent so imagine you kinda do have to let the soil dry out and overwatering is so easy when it comes to this plant 🌱 😩😮‍💨learning cuz mines clinging onto dear life

[@theplantypants2461]

I have a question! 🙋🏻‍♀️ If I lose leaves from the bottom, will new leaf replace it? Or will that spot just stay bare?

[@EverythingPlants]

Mine has never regrown any of the lower leaves. I have let the babies just grow and it is filling in quite nicely!!!

[@reenna78]

Hi,my Pilea did not recovers until now when I over watered them nearly 2 months ago. I have repotted them but they are still droopy..any tips?

[@EverythingPlants]

Just give it time to recover and see how it does. Place it in a bright sunny location and I let mine get pretty dry before watering again. Good luck!

[@reenna78]

@@EverythingPlants thank you

[@alyssalahti683]

Great video. What should I do a few of my leaves have brown spots?

[@EverythingPlants]

Brown spots could be a watering issue. I give mine a good thorough watering only when the soil is dry. Brown spots could also be a sign of under watering as well.

[@alyssalahti683]

@@EverythingPlants thank you :)

[@ninoTHEqueen]

We have north facing windows and i am a bit worried because we get sun only in the early morning from 6 to 8.. will it grow in this spot? Btw your pilea looks wonderful!

[@EverythingPlants]

It might grow slower, but give it a try and see how it does. You could always supplement it with a grow light/bulb.

[@faridakhan2642]

I live in Trinidad. I bought one of these but the leaves are drooping and falling off.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hello Farida! Sometimes leaf drop with these is caused by over watering or the improper soil. They like to be thoroughly watered but like to dry out. Once the plant starts to grow and mature, they do drop their lower leaves as they grow...so that is normal. I let the small newer growth fill in the bottom area. I hope this helps and good luck.

[@annacoribioanna]

thank you

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for watching!

[@ashtonlady07]

Some of mine disk have black dots. What does it mean. I took it off but scared

[@EverythingPlants]

Could be a number of things but most likely over watering or the soil is holding onto too much water.

[@andreareb1914]

what are the black spots?

[@ShreetuHada]

We do the same but it’s not outgrown like this😮 how?

[@Helena_Lindroos]

hi here in Sweden we call this plant elephant ear 😁

[@satonthewall]

Does anyone's pilea leaves curl up into a dome? mine has been doing that and i've been trying to find out why. i've repotted it out of the nursery pot, humidity is around 50-60%, its right next to the window getting dappled sun. the leaves remain curled up as they mature...

[@EverythingPlants]

I think leaf curl is usually from a watering or light issue.....

[@satonthewall]

@@EverythingPlants i read that from somewhere too! the manner in which they curl indicates too much or too little light / water. i noticed your pilea has got darker leaves than mine. maybe it's too much light... hmm... i'll have to experiment to find out...

[@soulfulspec]

I don't think the leaf method works. Did it work for u?

[@EverythingPlants]

I've never tried just the leaf method......but it is doable apparently. You need a small slice of the stem along with it, so not a true leaf propagation. I will correct this information the next pilea video I make.

[@elaineabruton4685]

I like the pencil

[@EverythingPlants]

It is one of my favorite plant tools!

[@sainaresh100]

That's a beauty and healthy pilea.. My pilea is always droopy watering schedule is once a week wenever the soil is dried up.. Any suggestions please

[@EverythingPlants]

If you are watering it a lot more then normal and it is still droopy then it might need to be repotted. Check the roots and see if it is root bound.

[@zioledeux8217]

A new plant won't grow just from a leaf, it can take root but it won't grow a new plant unless you have part of the root ball

[@EverythingPlants]

I haven't tried this one yet, but peperomia can be rooted from a single leaf (no stem) I currently have a new plant from a rana verde single leaf. Other plants such as a ficus can not be rooted from a leaf.

[@jnadms]

You can also cut the main stem just below the bottom leaves, set that top in water, and plant after roots have formed. Then cut the bare stem off an inch above the soil and new leaves will form, giving you two complete plants in time.

[@cherrycotapie]

how old is it?

[@EverythingPlants]

I bought this as a small plant in a 4 inch pot about 2 years ago.

[@SweetPea1234-CJ]

Mine has brown spots on the edges of older leaves.

[@EverythingPlants]

Over watering (soil too wet) or too much sun?

[@waveats9211]

Oh my, I have the same issues! I think I’ve lost pretty much all the lower leaves on both of them. Got two and both are acting up on me.

[@sigridgariepy526]

Hmmmmm can’t send a pic. I’ll look it up again

[@EverythingPlants]

ok

[@sigridgariepy526]

PlantSnap says Mandrake and Chicory, but I don’t think it’s either

[@EverythingPlants]

for the pilea?

[@MAZAPlant]

I had contact your Instagram, have you received the message?

[@EverythingPlants]

I am not too sure. What is your instagram and I did have a few questions from yesterday.....did I answer yours?

[@MAZAPlant]

@@EverythingPlants No, maybe in the strange message.

[@EverythingPlants]

Try again. I did not see any message requests either

[@harlanhavig]

Thank you

[@EverythingPlants]

You're welcome