Creeping Charlie (Pilea Peploides) is a perennial herb in the Urticaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pilea peploides is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial herb known for its creeping stems and small rounded leaves.

Creeping Charlie

Creeping Charlie

Pilea Peploides

Pilea peploides is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial herb known for its creeping stems and small rounded leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, terrarium plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Creeping Charlie

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
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Repot
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Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Urticaceae
Genus:Pilea