aluminum plant

Aluminum plants (Pilea cadierei) need to be watered regularly, but not overly so. Aim to water the plant about once a week, ensuring the soil is moist but not wet. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. It’s also important to avoid overwatering the plant which could result in root rot. In the winter months, water less often, about every 2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out more in between waterings. Make sure that your Aluminum plant is sitting on a dish for it to drain, too.

The aluminum plant (Pilea cadierei) is an easy to care for houseplant that thrives in bright, indirect light. For this type of plant, it is best to provide it with at least 4-5 hours of bright, indirect sunlight per day. If the plant is exposed to too much direct sunlight, the leaves will become scorched. Additionally, avoid placing the plant too close to a window, as this can cause the leaves to become dry and the plant to struggle.

Aluminum plant (Pilea cadierei) should be pruned when it exceeds 11 inches— usually in the early spring or late winter. Pruning helps to keep the plant compact and healthy. It is best to only prune about 1/3 of the plant at any given time. This can be easily done by snipping any branches that extend too far away from the core of the plant. Also dead leaves should be removed regularly.