Clearweed (Pilea Pumila) is a annual herb in the Urticaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A delicate, herbaceous annual plant known for its translucent stems and leaves, often found in moist, shaded environments.

Clearweed

Clearweed

Pilea Pumila

A delicate, herbaceous annual plant known for its translucent stems and leaves, often found in moist, shaded environments.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
High
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, understory

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Clearweed

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
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.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Urticaceae
Genus:Pilea