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Terrarium Partly documented

Pilea myriophylla

A small-leaved Andean Pilea from Colombia to Peru, recorded mostly at 2000–3000 m. Wikipedia describes its habitat as montane dry shrubland and high-altitude grassland, so it prefers cooler and brighter conditions than most terrarium pileas.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

It grows in montane shrubland and high-altitude grassland, probably among rocks and shrubs. Wikipedia (based on the IUCN assessment) gives these habitats; microhabitat detail is inferred.

Recorded at 956–3000 m, median 2412 m (85 records).

ColombiaEcuadorPeru

🔒 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.