Pilea costata
An Andean Pilea from Peru and Colombia, mostly recorded on the eastern slopes of central Peru around 1,500–2,300 m. It needs mild days, cool nights and a humid, shaded spot.
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
Montane forest understory on the Andean slopes, as is typical for the genus; little is recorded about its microhabitat.
Recorded at 255–2,650 m, median 1,590 m (16 records).
PeruColombiaVenezuela
🔒 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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