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Caracas lace Plant Care
Pilopogon caracasanus (Müll.Hal.) Broth.
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Pilopogon caracasanus is a stunning plant known for its intricate and delicate lace-like leaves that cascade elegantly. Originating from the tropical forests of Venezuela, this plant is cherished by enthusiasts for its unique foliage that adds a touch of elegance to any indoor space.
Every 7–10 days
Low to medium indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Caracas lace?
Water Caracas lace every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Caracas lace?
Caracas lace (Pilopogon caracasanus) belongs to the Leucobryaceae family within the Pilopogon genus. Caracas lace is native to Venezuela. Caracas lace is also known as Venezuelan lace plant.
Caracas lace displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Caracas lace produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Caracas lace?
Pilopogon caracasanus requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Caracas lace Need?
Caracas lace thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Caracas lace in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Caracas lace Prefer?
Pilopogon caracasanus grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Caracas lace prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Caracas lace?
Moist, well-draining peat-based soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Caracas lace to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Caracas lace?
Feed Caracas lace every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Caracas lace?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Caracas lace?
Caracas lace can be propagated through spores, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to pilopogon aemulans plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Caracas lace Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Caracas lace, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Caracas lace?
Caracas lace is susceptible to fungal infections, mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Caracas lace is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Pilopogon genus — compare its care with other Pilopogon species on PlantoScan.
Pilopogon is part of the Leucobryaceae plant family — browse all Leucobryaceae genera and species.
Caracas lace copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pilopogon caracasanus (Müll.Hal.) Broth., family Leucobryaceae (first published in Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 336 1901) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Caracas lace, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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