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Terrarium Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Pilea citriodora

A Peruvian Pilea described by Weddell in 1852, recorded on the eastern Andean slopes of Huánuco, Pasco and Junín at 800–2500 m. The name refers to a lemon scent. Grow it warm by day with cooler nights and high humidity.

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

Not documented. The records fall in the montane forest belt of the eastern Andes, where Pilea grow as small herbs on shaded, damp banks and forest floors.

Recorded at 800–2500 m, median 1250 m.

Peru

🔒 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.