Pilea depressa 10.5cm Plants GrowTropicals
Pilea depressa — 6cm
Pilea depressa Plants GrowTropicals
Miniature Pilea

Pilea depressa

£3.99
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Description

Pilea depressa is a miniature trailing plant that produces masses of small, round, bright green leaves on thin, creeping stems. It spreads outward and cascades over pot edges, forming a dense, lush mat of foliage that is suitable as a terrarium, or as a living mulch around the base of taller plants. The leaves are slightly succulent and catch the light with a soft sheen. It is a quick grower and easy to manage.

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How to care for Miniature Pilea

Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and never let me dry out completely.

In their words

What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Miniature Pilea

Pilea depressa is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering often enough to keep the compost evenly moist, a little extra humidity and a minimum temperature of 13°C. It is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Good for

Living Room Kitchen Bathroom

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Keep evenly moist

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top layer of soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top layer of soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Prefers a little extra humidity

This plant thrives in high humidity and benefits from a consistently humid environment. Good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. To increase humidity, use a humidifier or place the plant in a naturally humid room like a bathroom or kitchen. Plant cabinets, grow tents, and terrariums can also help create stable humidity for tropical houseplants, especially in drier homes. When using enclosed growing spaces, ensure there is adequate airflow to prevent excess moisture build-up. Adding sphagnum moss around the stem can also help hold moisture and improve growing conditions. Read moreShow less

This plant thrives in high humidity and benefits from a consistently humid environment. Good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. To increase humidity, use a humidifier or place the plant in a naturally humid room like a bathroom or kitchen. Plant cabinets, grow tents, and terrariums can also help create stable humidity for tropical houseplants, especially in drier homes. When using enclosed growing spaces, ensure there is adequate airflow to prevent excess moisture build-up. Adding sphagnum moss around the stem can also help hold moisture and improve growing conditions.

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Temperature

Keep above 13°C · Happy at normal room temperature

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Our Simply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix provides a well-draining, peat-free blend for this species.

Growth habit

Trailing →

Plant type

Foliage houseplant →

Toxicity

Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Plants still are not food, so a determined chewer may get an upset stomach.

Origins

Native to the Caribbean and Central America, Pilea depressa grows as a creeping ground cover in humid, shaded forest habitats, spreading across rocks, soil, and tree bases.

Also known as

Pilea depressa

Genus

Pilea →
More on caring for houseplants What does bright indirect light mean? Should I mist my houseplants?
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can this plant grow in a terrarium?

Yes, an enclosed environment provides the consistent humidity and warmth they enjoy in the wild. Before choosing a plant, consider the size of your terrarium and how large the species will grow at maturity. Avoid fast-growing climbers or plants that need strong airflow, as these can quickly outgrow or struggle in a sealed setup. If you are unsure whether a specific plant suits your terrarium, feel free to get in touch and we will be happy to advise.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Pilea

The Pilea genus is native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world—Asia, Central and South America, Africa. These plants range from tiny creeping ground covers to larger, upright varieties. Their natural habitats vary from misty forest floors to...

More about Pilea care
Pilea Care Guide
Why Grow Tropicals

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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this healthy plant as "gorgeous" and "adorable," noting it arrived "safe and sound" with excellent packaging. Many highlighted fast growth - "In a week it's doubled in size" - and great value. Ideal for terrariums with easy propagation. However, one customer reported receiving a "poor specimen." Delivery issues mentioned occasionally.

  • Well grown and fast growing. In a week its doubled in size.
  • Great price. Came well packaged with other plants and healthy.
  • Really lovely healthy plant, lots of leaves, packaged well with minimum packaging.
  • 5 stars: 22 (88%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Anonymous (United Kingdom)
6cm

I just loved all the plants which I ordered thank you

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Lee T.
Great for my first terrarium

So I decided to have a go at a terrarium and this was a great price. Came well packaged with other plants and healthy for a good start in my plant parenthood.

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Martina B.
Lovely terrarium plant

Easy to take cuttings

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Linda W.
Just the plant I've been

Just the plant I've been looking for :grin:

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Miss A.
Really lovely healthy plant, lots

Really lovely healthy plant, lots of leaves, it was delivered with the utmost care, packaged well and with the minimum of packaging which it required to have a safe journey. Thank you for my beautiful plant

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Tracey Addison (United Kingdom)
6cm

Loved this plant will always but my plants from Grow tropics

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Julie

Gorgeous little plant arrived sage and sound

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Julie

Gorgeous little plant arrived sage and sound

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Michelle R.
Really cute

Adorable baby plant, healthy and safely delivered

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Katherine D.
Love it

Well grown and fast growing. In a week its doubled in size.

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Julie L.
Healthy plant

Great value for money

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George E.
Tiny little thing. Looks very

Tiny little thing. Looks very green and alive. Well packed and delivered.

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Keren F.
Super happy

Was delivered very professionally. Plants are amazing! They make such a change to my plants collection already!

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Caitlin R.
Love it

Came fast, healthy and undamaged

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Pl A.
Plant

Just great

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NATHAN T.
Great :+1::skin-tone-2: plant s

Great :+1::skin-tone-2: plant s

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Nigel

Exactly as described

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Nigel

Exactly as described

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Adrienne O.
Fabulous+service.+

Very+pleased+with+my+plants.+They+were+well+packaged+and+arrived+in+excellent+condition.+Great+service.+

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Chris H.
Poor specimen

Poor specimen

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Vivien

Plant very healthy as usual and really well packaged, only down side is carrier royal mail and having to sign for package, it took me 3 days to finally get the parcel delivered there for unfortunately I won't buy from you again

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Vivien

Plant very healthy as usual and really well packaged, only down side is carrier royal mail and having to sign for package, it took me 3 days to finally get the parcel delivered there for unfortunately I won't buy from you again

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Susanna B.
Lovely

Lovely

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Leanne

Gorgeous full little baby plant - have for a few weeks now and it's still very happy and healthy

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Leanne

Gorgeous full little baby plant - have for a few weeks now and it's still very happy and healthy

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