Pilea Plants — Species, Care & Identification

The Pilea genus belongs to the Urticaceae family and currently includes 2species in PlantoScan's care catalogue. Each species below links to a full guide covering watering, light, soil, propagation, and toxicity.

Reference: Pilea on Wikipedia

Pilea species tend to share similar watering and light preferences, which means care routines cross-apply well across varieties. Browse the grid below to compare requirements side-by-side.

For general indoor plant care that applies beyond the Pilea genus, see the complete plant care guide covering every species on PlantoScan.