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

Pilea lamiifolia

Pilea lamiifolia is a Jamaican endemic described by Fawcett and Rendle in 1912, known from three records. Its specific habitat is not documented. The measured sites are warm, with a mild winter dry season, so it is a candidate for a warm, shaded, humid terrarium.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Not documented. Assumed to be a shade herb of moist forest or rock, as for most Jamaican Pilea.

Unknown. The measured temperatures suggest lower elevations.

Jamaica

🔒 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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