Pilea ‘Chocolate’ | Established Plant | 4” Nursery Pot

🌿 Wyrd Plant Co. Care Card

🌞 Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Plenty of filtered light helps maintain the rich coloration and contrasting texture of the foliage. Avoid prolonged direct afternoon sun, which may scorch or fade the leaves.

💧 Water: Water when the top 1 inch of soil begins to feel dry. Keep the soil lightly moist during active growth, but never soggy. Allow excess water to drain completely and avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.

💦 Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity, ideally 50% or higher, but can adapt to average household conditions. Consistent humidity encourages lush, healthy growth.

🌡️ Temperature: Thrives between 65 and 80°F (18 to 27°C). Protect from temperatures below 60°F, cold drafts, and sudden temperature changes.

🌱 Soil: A light, airy, well-draining mix is ideal. A blend containing quality potting soil, perlite, fine orchid bark, and horticultural charcoal provides a good balance of moisture retention and drainage.

🌿 Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce feeding during periods of slower winter growth.

🐾 Pet Safety: Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a great addition to pet-friendly plant collections.

🌎 Difficulty: Easy

🌿 About This Plant

Pilea ‘Chocolate’ is a charming tropical foliage plant known for its richly textured leaves and deep chocolate-bronze coloration. The heavily patterned foliage features contrasting tones that create a quilted, almost metallic appearance, giving this compact plant an impressive amount of character.

Its naturally low, spreading growth habit makes Pilea ‘Chocolate’ particularly well suited for shelves, desktops, terrariums, and mixed tropical displays. Regular pinching can encourage an even fuller, bushier appearance as the plant matures.

Fast-growing and relatively easy to care for, this little foliage gem provides plenty of visual impact without taking up much room in your collection.

📦 What You'll Receive

• One healthy, established Pilea ‘Chocolate’

• Grown in a 4-inch nursery pot

• Well-rooted and actively growing

• Carefully inspected before shipping

Every plant is unique. Natural variations in foliage coloration, texture, leaf size, shape, and overall growth habit are expected and are part of what makes each plant special.

💚 Plant Care Tips

• Provide bright, indirect light to encourage rich foliage coloration and compact growth.

• Water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry.

• Avoid keeping the soil constantly saturated.

• Moderate to high humidity encourages lush growth and healthy foliage.

• Pinch growing tips occasionally to encourage a fuller, bushier plant.

• Rotate the pot regularly for balanced growth.

• Trim leggy stems as needed to maintain a compact appearance.

✨ Perfect For

• Pet-friendly plant collections

• Pilea and foliage plant collectors

• Lovers of dark, textured foliage

• Beginner plant owners

• Shelves, desktops, and smaller growing spaces

• Terrariums and humid plant displays

• Gifts for tropical plant enthusiasts

🖤 Why Buy From Wyrd Plant Co.?

Every plant is personally selected, carefully grown, and thoroughly inspected before leaving our greenhouse. We package each order with care and attention so your plant arrives healthy, secure, and ready to thrive in its new home.

Thank you for supporting our small family business. We truly appreciate every order and hope your new plant becomes a favorite in your collection.