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

Pilea filipes

A Bolivian Pilea from high in the Yungas east of La Paz, mostly around 3,300–3,400 m, with one lower record from Tarija. It needs cool conditions, with cold, drier winter nights.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Most records come from upper montane forest and scrub in the Yungas valleys of La Paz department. Probably a small herb of shaded, moist banks and rocks; nothing species-specific on its habitat was found.

Records span 1,500–3,400 m, median 3,350 m; the main climate site is at 3,350 m.

Bolivia

🔒 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.