Pilea peperomioides (pancake plant)

Pilea peperomioides (pancake plant)

The popular pancake plant originates from China. This plant is particularly popular for its striking appearance and easy care. Ideal for anyone who likes to bring something special into their home.

Size: 30 to 40 centimetres and a blade diameter of 10 to 15 centimetres.

Care

Light: Put your plant in a bright spot, but avoid direct sunlight.
Water: keep the potting soil slightly moist and allow excess water to drain well
flow away. This will prevent root rot. Depending on the temperature and size
of the plant, a weekly splash of water is sufficient.

 

Potting soil

Terra Soilmix: specially formulated to provide optimal air and moisture balance.
This ensures that the roots receive sufficient oxygen and can vigorously
develop. This ensures stronger and faster growth.
Bio Soilmix: A 100% organic potting soil without animal (residual) products. Perfect
for organic growers. Its plant-based composition ensures a slow
release of nutrients. This ensures gradual and sustainable growth.

 

Fertilizers

Terra Grow: the balanced formula of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium stimulates the
formation of strong leaves and compact growth. This prevents your
pancake plant grows limp or thin.

 

Extra care

Calcium boost: prevents calcium deficiencies in pilea peperomiodes, which regularly
prevents. Cellmax Calcium boost ensures strong cell structures, prevents
deformations and strengthens the leaf's overall resistance to disease.

 

Cuttings and Propagation

The pancake plant produces many offshoots. When the offshoots are reasonably mature, they can be repotted. Support the root growth of your cuttings with the Cellmax root booster.

 

Interesting fact

Did you know that the pancake plant is also known as the friendship plant? Its many offshoots are perfect for cutting and giving as gifts to friends and family.
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