{"product_id":"pilea-chocolate-established-plant-4-nursery-pot","title":"Pilea ‘Chocolate’ | Established Plant | 4” Nursery Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Wyrd Plant Co. Care Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💦 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity, ideally 50% or higher, but can adapt to average household conditions. 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Regular pinching can encourage an even fuller, bushier appearance as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing and relatively easy to care for, this little foliage gem provides plenty of visual impact without taking up much room in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 What You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne healthy, established Pilea ‘Chocolate’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in a 4-inch nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-rooted and actively growing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully inspected before shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is unique. 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