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Cultural
information: This cool little plant received it's
name from all the craters and valleys in it's leaf... hence
"Moon Valley" Pilea.
These inexpensive plants are easy to keep. Place your plant in
bright filtered or indirect light. Most "Moon Valley"
Pilea are in small containers, so check for watering twice a week
until you become familiar with it's needs. Allow the soils surface
to dry to the touch between waterings. Feed monthly with a
balanced liquid food such as Peter's Plant Food. Cuttings are easy
to propagate in either water, vermiculite or moist potting soil.
"Moon Valley" Pilea is usually available as 3"
or 4" starter plants. Occasionally there may be some 6"
pots or hanging baskets available.
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