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Pilea alsinifolia

An Andean Pilea of Colombia and Venezuela, described by Weddell in 1852; the name compares its foliage to chickweed. It has been recorded across a huge elevation range, mostly around 2,000 m, so a mild, humid montane setup suits it best.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Recorded at 400–3,050 m, mostly in the Andean cordilleras of Colombia. The specific microhabitat is not documented; montane Pilea are typically shaded herbs of moist banks, rocks and forest edges.

400–3,050 m, median 2,050 m (27 records).

ColombiaVenezuela

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.