Peperomium pilea, Kadier, small-leaved, monofilament: home care, types and varieties with photos

Ornamental foliage plants can offer a surprisingly rich selection of eye-catching accents for rooms. One of the finest in shape and texture of compact plants is the pilea. They have so many species and varieties that it is sometimes difficult to believe that the bushes belong to the same genus. Not capricious, quite hardy, the saws, although they do not differ in durability, but they do not know equals in the luxury of small foliage. It is not difficult to grow them, as well as to get new plants on your own to replace old, rather short-lived specimens.

Wrapped saw.

Botanical description

Pilea is a representative of the largest genus of flowering plants of the wren family. There are over 600 species in the world. The rainforests are the most favorable place for him. It has the form of semi-shrub and herbaceous plants. Leaves are variegated and often round or ovoid. Growing such a flower is quite simple, since it is quite unpretentious.

It is a tropical plant that is grown outside the tropics in indoor conditions. The height does not exceed 40 centimeters. The leaves grow on flexible stems and hang down from the branches. The size of the sheet depends on the specific species. The length can range from 3 millimeters to 10 centimeters.

Below are the types and varieties of pilea with a photo.

Reproduction of the pilea

This plant is more than easy to propagate with apical cuttings. If you cut off the tops of thin shoots up to 10 cm long with 2-3 pairs of leaves and simply put them in water, dig in the sand or plant them 5-6 pieces in a suitable substrate in a small pot, then the sawtooth will quickly take root and create charming bushes into amazing terms. Cuttings can be carried out literally throughout the year, even in winter. After rooting, the plants are gradually accustomed to normal conditions, first placing them in a more shaded and cooler place for 1-2 weeks, and only then rearranging them to their usual location.

Seeds are propagated only by some forks of saws, for example, wrapped. Under indoor conditions, seeds rarely ripen, but are sometimes found on sale. Seeds are germinated under standard conditions - warm, under a hood, slightly covered with a substrate. Dry air and waterlogging are very dangerous for young seedlings.

Types of Pilea for a room venture

Peperomiform

Pilea peperomioides (pilea peperomioides) has a thick erect stem. This representative is also called the Chinese money tree. Round-shaped leaves are located along the entire length of the stem. The color of the leaves is very rich and bright.

Photo of a peperomial saw:

Small-leaved

Small-leaved saw (pilea microphylla) is an annual, completely covered with small leaves (3-5 mm) of bright green color. It resembles a small bush. Small-leaved shoots are dense.

Kadier

Pilea Cadierei or Cadierei (pilea Cadierei) is a herbaceous plant with oval variegated leaves. The leaves are dark green in color, and in the center there is a light stripe in the form of a pattern. Their length can reach 10 cm. The bush can reach a height of 40 cm. The stems are dense and erect at an early age, but over the years they lodge. Kadiera blooms with small white flowers.

Coin-leaved

Monofilament saw (pilea nummulariifolia) - perennial, consisting of shoots.The ground-covering plant is covered with small oval-shaped leaves (no more than 1 cm in diameter).

Spruce

Pilea Spruce (pilea spruceana) is a representative of the wren family with branched stems. Height can reach 30 cm. Leaves are light green with a wrinkled surface. The shape is pointed and with serrated edges. In some places, shades of burgundy and brown are observed. It blooms with small green flowers.

Wrapped

Wrapped pilea (pilea involucrata) - copper-colored and straight shoots, with light pink flowers. The height of the bush reaches 30 cm. The leaves are rounded and up to 7 cm long. Their surface is rough.

Lebanese

Lebanese pilea (pilea libanensis) is covered with small matte leaves. Flower shoots cover the surface of the soil in the jungle.

Compressed

The pilea is compressed or depressa (pilea depressa) - a kind that resembles monofilament. Compressed leaves are slightly larger. The plant spreads over the soil and covers it.

An unexpected variety of indoor saws

Among the compact houseplants, pileas occupy a special place. They are really small, modest in volume and very neat-looking crops that are used to decorate rooms with attractive accents. The gorgeous foliage makes the saws look precious and catchy. The pylaea got their name for their ability to spray, or rather scatter pollen over astounding distances. But in room culture, it is impossible to appreciate such talents, unlike the beauty of the leaves.

Pylaea (Pilea) are charming perennial and sometimes annual members of the nettle family. They are tropical in character and origin and, despite their southern roots, prefer cool growing conditions. The height of the saws is limited to a maximum of 30-40 cm, but most beauties are content with more compact sizes.

Shoots are straight or creeping, thin, branching densely from the base. The leaves sit opposite, depending on the species, they can be tiny, only a few millimeters, and larger, up to several centimeters in length. Even the edge of the leaves can be solid and jagged. Not to mention, lanceolate, oval outlines are just as common as perfect circles. The flowering of the pili is inconspicuous: small, unisexual, collected in clusters of inflorescences located in the axils of the leaves, the flowers of plants are almost imperceptible.

Pilea Kadier. <>

Varieties - beautiful and unpretentious

Silver tree

Pilea Silver tree (pilea silver tree) - by the name you can understand the color of the bush. Silver spots give this effect. Leaves are elongated and with teeth at the edges.

Norfolk

Pilea Norfolk is a perennial ornamental plant. Leaves are oval and velvety. Brownish veins run through all the foliage.

Minima

Pilea Cadierei minima (pilea cadierei minima). Completely copies the color and shape of the Cadier. The difference is that the “minimum” is two times less.

Ellen

Ellen's pylaea is branching with a silvery surface.

Characteristics of the plant and its varieties

The saws can reach a height of 33-42 cm, but most of them have more compact dimensions. Shoots are erect or creeping, thin and densely branching. Leaf plates, depending on the type, are small or large, reaching 2-8 centimeters in length. The edge of the leaf plates is solid or serrated.

Sawing in the apartment

Pileae bloom modestly, flowers are unisexual, clustered inflorescences with small inconspicuous flowers. They can be yellow, pinkish or beige. In warm, clear weather, when you touch the flowers, pollen rises in the air in the form of a small cloud, which pollinates other bushes.As a result of pollination, boxes of seeds appear.

Consider the most popular plant varieties:

Thick-leaved saw - one of the most popular varieties. Its red-green leaves with a relief surface and light lines resemble luxurious velvet, decorated with light dust.
Pilea Spruce looks like an exotic reptile. It reaches 23 cm and is distinguished by folded matte leaves with a brownish-red tint and teeth along the edge. Thanks to its pearlescent hue and globular growths, the plant is very similar to the skin of snakes and lizards. This variety is Norfolk, which has drooping shoots, a vibrant coloration with a green-silver base and dark purple veins that accentuate the texture of the embossed surface. The inner side of the leaves has a rich red tone.
Wrapped saw differs in the protrusions on the leaves in the form of bubbles with a copper, bronze-green or reddish tone. The bush grows to a height of 35 cm, the shoots are straight, oval leaves grow up to 7 cm in length.
Pilea Kadier - between the veins on a green background, there are silvery lines that emphasize the oval shape of the leaf plates. They are quite large in the saw, reaching up to 9 cm in length and more than 3 cm in width. The foliage curves beautifully to highlight its shiny surface. The bushes grow to a height of 32-42 cm, they have thin and flexible stems. The dwarf variety of the Minima variety, which is a miniature copy of the main species, is very much appreciated.
Peperomium pylaea - is a small bush, which blooms rarely and almost imperceptibly. But this variety is started not because of flowering, but due to the unusual bright foliage. On the stem grow rounded, coin-like leaves of a rich green color.
Small-leaved saw - differs in many small leaves on recumbent drooping shoots. The color of the pilea is light green, the bulge is enhanced by a glossy sheen. The list of small-leaved saws includes a unique mossy variety. This plant resembles a moss bump and has some differences from a small-leaved plant.
Monofilament saw - characterized by rounded leaves with a delicate white-green tint. The plant grows rapidly and forms a solid green blanket.
Lebanese variety - drooping shoots topped with round silvery leaves.
Saw pressed - looks like squat curly bushes.
Creeping - bushes about 26 cm high with creeping branches and round glossy leaves, and a copper fluff.

Nowadays, unusual pylea hybrids are popular, which give shades of bronze or silver. For example, the "Silver Tree" variety. It is represented by a spectacular, actively winding culture. Oval foliage is distinguished by the presence of pubescence and has a jagged edge. There is a silvery stripe in the center of the plate, and around there are spots of the same color.

Pilea "Silver tree"

Pilea "Bronze" has shoots about 30 cm high. Opposite leaf plates are pointed at the end and are up to 7 cm long. A silvery strip may be present on the leaves, around which there is a dark green edge.

Effective home care

The plant is known for its unpretentiousness, but this does not mean that it should be deprived of attention. The saw does not tolerate drought and intermittent care. She needs constant home care, preferably on a schedule.

Where to keep, lighting

The plant needs constant bright sunlight. Direct sunlight can adversely affect it. It is best for him to be on the east or west windowsill. In other cases, diffuse light should be provided.

In the summer, it is useful to take the saw out to the balcony, but also protect it from direct exposure to rays.

Temperature, humidity

The flower prefers warm weather, as it is still tropical. The room should be kept at a temperature of about 25 °.Temperatures below 17 ° can adversely affect the flower.

But there are some types of pylaea that prefer a lower temperature (10 °).

The air humidity should be high. It is advisable to place an open glass of water next to the flower. In this way, constant humidity will be maintained. It is not recommended to moisten the leaves.

Watering

In the warm season, the plant needs constant watering. It needs to be watered frequently to keep the soil moist at all times.

In winter, he does not need frequent watering. Watering should be done only when the soil on the surface dries out.

It is easier for a plant to tolerate drought than an excessive amount of stagnant water.

With too frequent watering, the condition may deteriorate: leaf fading, wilting.

Fertilizer, top dressing

Pilea prefers soil with an abundance of fertilizers. You can get humus soil on your own or purchase ready-made mixtures. The flower can also be grown hydroponically.

The flower needs feeding throughout the year. If you neglect this, then he can wither or lose his attractiveness. Top dressing in summer or spring is carried out no more than once a week. In winter and autumn seasons - no more than once a month.

Shaping and pruning

To keep the flower in constant shape, it must be pruned periodically. The stems that are cut can be used as cuttings for a new plant. To preserve the lush appearance of the bush, it is necessary to do a stem pinch from time to time.

Winter care

In winter, the flower is in great need of diffused sunlight. He needs warmth and humidity.

Watering during the winter should be rare, but you should not bring the flower to exhaustion.

Do not forget also about periodic fertilizing.

Saw care

Despite the variety of species and varieties of this plant, the care and living conditions for everyone are basically the same.

Content temperature

The pylaea plant is thermophilic and the usual room temperature is quite acceptable for it. It is believed that the most acceptable temperature for sawing is within + 20-25 degrees. But for such species as cadieri, peperomia and small-leaved saw, it is desirable to lower the temperature in winter to + 16-18 degrees. This decrease is desirable, but as practice shows, it is not at all necessary if normal air humidity is constantly maintained. Protect the saw from drafts. In the summer, you can safely take it outside, protecting it from the burning sun, wind and rain.

Lighting and location

Try to provide her with a lot of light, protecting her from direct sunlight. Given the high decorative features of the saw, on the windowsill, covered with a curtain, it will look somewhat inappropriate. It is better to place the saw next to the window. I note that it looks most impressive against a dark background, in a composition with bright colors.

Keep in mind. With excessive light, the plant becomes discolored, the leaves become faded, unattractive.

Watering and humidity

In the summer, you should maintain a constant soil moisture. Water immediately after the soil dries slightly. Reduce watering in winter. Water about a day or two after the soil dries. Pilea tolerates dry soil more easily than excess moisture. A flooded plant can rot the roots.

For a comfortable existence, a pilea needs high humidity. But it is not recommended to spray it. This will not affect her health, but from this she will lose her attractiveness, she will look untidy. This is especially true for the pilea varieties with velvety leaves. Water on the leaves can cause them irreparable harm. Most often, problems with humidity occur during the heating season, when the air in the premises is too dry.To maintain the required humidity, you can put a pot with a saw in a tray with water on pebbles, expanded clay, moss. The bottom of the pot should not touch the water. You can place the saw next to the plants you spray regularly. If the sawe is grown in a suspended state, then you can use a roomy planter, in which a pot with a plant is placed. The space between the walls of the planter and the pot is filled with damp moss.

Top dressing

Due to the lack of necessary elements, the leaves of the sawtooth become very shallow. From March until late summer, feed her every ten days. Specialized fertilizers are sold for the pilea, but it is permissible to use the universal “For indoor plants” as well. With the onset of autumn and until spring, feeding is gradually reduced, but I do not advise you to completely stop them. Reduce them to once a month.

Pilea transplant

It is usually recommended to replant an adult flower every two or three years. But we advise you to do this every spring. The roots of the pilea are located close to the surface of the ground, therefore, the pot needs a shallow, wide one. You will be convinced of this already at the first transplant of the saw, and in the future you will be able to select a suitable pot. You can buy ready-made land for sawing, the choice is sufficient. For those who want to compose the land for the saw themselves, we recommend a fairly simple and popular composition.

Leafy ground - three parts
Humus - one part
Peat - one piece
Sand is one piece

Pruning a saw

You may have noticed that in some community organizations, where plants are looked after as necessary, the saws are a tangle of twigs and leaves. Often with long, half-naked lashes. The pylaea grows very quickly. Trimming the sawtooth, pinching the tops of the lashes, should become regular. The saw is easy to cut.

Reproduction of the pilea

Cuttings that remain in the process of pruning can simply be put in water, and soon they will have their own roots, after which young saws can be planted in pots with soil. It's that simple. Moreover, the saw can be propagated throughout the year. For the most decorative effect, plant several cuttings in one pot.

Growing and caring for a saw - video

Wrapped saw.

Bushes renewal, transplant

What time

Pilea grows very quickly, so there is a need for a transplant. The root system is compact and it will be enough to transplant the flower into a pot with a depth of 10-15 cm. Before transplanting, the bush is cut off and the tips are pinched.

It is also recommended to renew the flower once a year or less often (based on the species). When the bushes begin to lose their shape and attractiveness, it is necessary to plant a stalk from an old flower. If the flower is pleasing to the eye for a long time and does not become naked, then there is no need to update.

Transplanting is best done in spring or summer.

Soil and capacity

The plant needs humus and loose soil. At home, so the soil can be created from leafy and humus earth, peat and sand. The amount of the last two components should be half as much. A drainage surface should be installed at the bottom of the pot to absorb water.

It is better to choose a small capacity, since the roots do not grow much. A small pot will be cramped. The best option is a pot with a depth of 10-15 cm.

How to transplant

The stalk is cut to a length of 10 cm, the leaves are removed and planted in a temporary pot. The top of the pot is covered with polyethylene so that it does not touch the plant. After a week, it can be transplanted into a pot. If you want to get a lush bush, then you need to plant several cuttings.

PILEYA: LANDING

Since the pilea is actively and rapidly developing, its cultivation requires a fertile soil substrate of average mechanical composition. A good option is a mixture of equal parts of sod land, leaf humus, peat and sand. For planting, it is advisable to pick up a shallow and wide pot, and on the bottom it is imperative to lay a layer of expanded clay.

MAINTAINING THE DECORATIVITY OF THE FLOWER

We have already noted that the main advantage of the saw is the leaves. Flowers in all species are small and inconspicuous, it is advisable to remove them, since flowering inhibits the growth of shoots. Along with removing the inflorescences in the spring, you need to pinch the stems to stimulate branching and give the bush splendor.

Of the pests, the most common problem is spider mites and red mites, which can destroy the plant in too dry winter air. In this case, treatment with acaricidal preparations and correction of care (increase in air humidity and an increase in the frequency of spraying) are required.

Reproduction

The pilea is capable of propagation by both seeds and cuttings. Some species can shed their seeds and reproduce on their own.

Cutting breeding is suitable for any time of the year. In order for the shoot to give roots, it is dipped in water or planted in loose sand. After the cutting takes root, it is transplanted into a pot of humus.

The seed method is less laborious. The pollinated flowers turn into seed boxes. The stamens fall under the weight of the seeds and soon they themselves are catapulted over long distances. The farthest distance of seeds spreading is 100 m. You can also plant these seeds yourself in a pot with useful substances and do not forget to water. Cover the pot with glass or plastic. After 2 months, the seeds germinate, after which the sprout is grown open.

Formation of the pilea crown:

The decorativeness of the saw is quickly lost, so it is necessary to regularly pinch the plant, prune the branches, which will contribute to branching and increase bushiness, and once every 4-5 years it is necessary to completely rejuvenate the plant. Many flower growers grow pylea as an annual or biennial plant, instead of transplanting after 1-2 years, a complete rejuvenation of the plant, growing a completely new bush from cuttings. It is up to you to decide how best to grow a sawtooth, be guided by the appearance of the plant in order to determine what kind of procedure your sawbush needs.

Pilea nummulariifolia.

Flowering period

Pilea usually blooms in the summer. Small corollas with pink, white, green flowers bloom between the green leaves.

Each flower contains pollen, which, at the slightest touch, spreads to neighboring flowers and pollinates them.

The flowers are not as large and attractive.

In the photo, the flowering of the pilea:

general description

"Monofilament pylaea" is a tropical plant. In its homeland, South America, it lives in shaded areas of tropical forests, in which there is enough moisture.

In indoor floriculture, it is used as a pot, ampel and ground cover, for planting together with large, erect types of indoor flowers and trees.

This species is the shortest, with creeping stems and small leaves 1 cm in diameterlike coins. The people, thanks to these properties, received the name "Japanese dollar". The surface of the leaves is as if quilted, the color on top is green. And below it is red-purple. The stems of this species are also reddish; in combination with the green foliage, they give "Pilea Monetolistnaya" a special decorative effect.

Diseases and pests

The pests are mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects, thrips. During dry periods, thrips and spider mites pester.

The variegated color sometimes makes it difficult to see the parasites. Therefore, it is recommended to inspect the flower from time to time to avoid death.

If a pest is found, immediately rinse the flower with hot water and treat it with pest control chemicals. Repeat the steps if necessary.

General information

The flower belongs to the Nettle family. A perennial and annual herb (a little less often a shrub) grows in the tropical forests of both hemispheres of the Earth, excluding the only continent - Australia. The genus has about 700 species.

The name of the plant comes from the Latin pileus, which translates as "cap" or "cap". And in fact, one of the tepals in most varieties of this plant is similar in shape to a hood. The sawtooth can be grown as an ampelous plant. She perfectly adapts to the conditions of home growing.

It is sometimes called the "artillery tree". This is due to the fact that when the flowers bloom, a unique phenomenon occurs - the release of a cloud of pollen. The homeland of Pilea is the humid tropical zones of Southeast Asia.

Care errors

The main mistakes when caring for a saw:

too frequent watering;
drought (rare watering);
direct sunlight;
cold.

Improper care of the saw at home can lead to the loss of its attractiveness or even death. The table describes the main problems and their causes.

Cause	Problem
Temperature below 12 ° C or above 27 ° C	Drying and flying leaves
Too much liquid	Wilting leaves
Excessive lighting and vice versa	Leaves turn pale and grow small
Direct sunlight	Leaf spots (sunburn)
Pests	Flying leaves, wrinkling

Small-leaved saw

Another plant with creeping drooping branches is the small-leaved saw. A large number of small leaves are located on the succulent, highly branching shoots. Their sizes most often reach 0.3-0.5 cm.

Haworthia striped and other types: home care

The oval leaves are light green and have a slight bulge. Their surface is smooth and glossy, which makes the openwork bush even more attractive.

For your information! Such a flower is often used for cascading design and combination with tall flowers with erect stems.

Pilea

Variety of species

Almost all plants related to decorative-deciduous, are distinguished by the richness of the most diverse and attractive accents, suitable for the design of any room. Some of the most beautiful in color, texture and shape are rather compact plants - pileae. They include so many varieties and varieties that it is even difficult to believe that all these bushes belong to the same genus.

The unpretentious and rather hardy saws, although they do not differ in life expectancy, do not know equals in the luxury of their small foliage. They are grown quite simply, and also reproduce is not at all difficult.

What kind of care does pilea prefer?

The good news: even workaholics who "live" on business trips can afford pilea. This plant is not afraid of dry soil and other adversities. Although, of course, there are moments that should not be missed in caring for this flower.

Lighting. It can be bright or semi-shaded. The more hybrid the species and the more variegated the leaves, the more illuminated the place where the pilea grows should be. It is important that the light is bright, but the sun leaves do not fall directly on the flowerpot. But this is in summer, and in winter, on the contrary, the plant needs maximum light, otherwise the decoratively colored varieties "fade".

The western, eastern window sill, or a shelf near the southern window is an excellent solution for placing a pot with a saw.

Temperature. Although Pilea is a Tropican, she loves the cold. In summer, she feels good at 18 degrees (you can have a little warmer in the room, but not higher than 25 degrees). Therefore, the plant can turn green perfectly on an open balcony or in a flower bed (most importantly, not under direct sun). In winter, most species prefer to "walk" at 15-18 degrees (with the exception of a wrapped saw, it needs at least 18 degrees).

Important: in winter, the room should not show through!

Watering. This flower will not grow in wet or even permanently wet soil. Water it only when the top of the soil is dry. When watering, excess water should go into the sump - do not leave it there, drain it.
Water procedures. High humidity is not too necessary for a flower, but if it grows warm in winter, the air should still be humid. But no spraying! Or keep the pot on a pallet with wet moss / expanded clay, or buy a "sink" or a banal household humidifier.
Food. And this is, on the contrary, a necessary procedure, even in winter, when the flowerpot hardly grows. You can buy either a product for decorative leaves, or a universal top dressing. From spring to autumn, it is given twice a month, and in winter - once a month.

Special care rules

The pylaea grows rapidly. A little overlooked - and the branches were already stretched out, the bush fell apart, and almost nothing remained of the former decorativeness of the flowerpot. Therefore, sometimes this exotic needs to arrange "plastic surgery".

Piley update. Every year you can cut cuttings from an old flowerpot, root them, and discard the "old man". However, many bushes (especially undersized species) do not require such drastic measures. They can be updated every 2 or even 3 years.
Transfer. It can be done in any month of spring or in the first two months of summer. Before the procedure, the saw can be cut by shaping the crown and collecting the cuttings. It is advisable to pinch many twigs for better bushiness of the flowerpot (pinching can push back the need to update the saw farther). At the same time, it is better to divide old bushes into two parts.
The choice of soil. It should be loose and humus. You can buy ready-made soil for decorative leaves, or mix 2 parts each of deciduous and humus soil, as well as 1 part each of sand and peat. And don't forget: a third of the pot should be drainage!
Pot. Since the saw roots are not deep, the pot should be shallow (maximum 10 cm deep).

Reproduction. Cut off an apical stalk with 4-6 leaves, about 10 cm long. Place in water or stick into a mixture of sand and peat. Rooting will happen very quickly. By the way, this procedure can be carried out in any month (even in winter).

Important! At first, young saws are kept in partial shade, in a cold room. Gradually, they need to be exposed to the future place of permanent habitation, accustoming them to the climate of your home.

What is pilea afraid of?

Harmful insects. Scabbards, spider mites, thrips can attack the saw. Since most of the saws are small-leaved, the hostess notices the enemies even when the colony grows to a threatening size. Do not take up traditional "medicine", immediately buy a strong insecticide or acaricide - and maybe you will be able to save your favorite flowerpot.
Lack of sun. Symptoms: the leaves grow smaller and smaller, they "shed", their tips dry.
Overflow: the leaves wither and fall, and then the stem also withers.
Drought or hypothermia: leaf plates wrinkle and dry.
Sunburn: yellow or brown spots on the bush.
The plant grows old: the lower leaves fall off, the shoots become bare, the bushes seem to fall apart.

True, if you do not flood the flower (water it often, but with small doses of water) and do not keep it in the heat, you may not face all of the above problems at all.

Watering

Watering can only be done with soft water that has settled for several days. In spring and summer, the frequency of watering depends on the rate of drying of the upper soil, the rest of the time you should wait a few days. Do not spray on the saw - excess moisture on the leaves can cause them to fall off.

If you are going on vacation

The best way to save the saws while you are away is to find someone to take care of them. But if this option is not possible, then there are several ways to prevent the flowers from drying out:

Water the flowers generously before leaving;
remove the pots from the windowsill and draw the curtains;
wrap the pots with damp newspaper, and place the plant in cellophane;
cut the buds, thin out the leaves;
put flowers closer to each other to keep moisture longer;
buy or make automatic watering;
use capillary mats.

Leaf problems

The main indicator of the health of the pilea is the leaves. You will immediately notice your mistakes in the content on them:

wrinkle and fall off: the temperature of the content is higher or lower than normal, the soil is too dry;
lose color, become smaller: lack of lighting;
turn pale, become lethargic: excessive lighting;
yellow dry spots appeared: sunburn;
turn black and fall off: the soil is too wet;
drooped and lost elasticity: insufficient watering.

Brief description of cultivation

Bloom. It is observed in June-October, but the flowers are not of high decorative value. At home, the saw is grown as an ornamental deciduous plant.
Illumination. A large amount of bright, diffused light is required. Do not expose the flower to direct sunlight.
Temperature conditions. Throughout the year, the air temperature in the room should be about 25 degrees. But there are species that are more comfortable in winter at temperatures around 10 degrees. However, most of the species can suffer if the temperature drops to 17 degrees and below.
Watering. In the spring-summer period, the flower needs to be irrigated in such a way that the soil mixture in the pot is always slightly damp (not wet). In winter, watering is carried out only when the substrate dries out by 1/5 of the depth.
Air humidity. It should be elevated. Experts advise placing open vessels filled with water next to the flower, or you can pour wet pebbles into the pan. You cannot moisten the foliage.
Fertilizer. In the spring-summer period, feeding is carried out 1 time in 7 days and for this purpose a mineral complex fertilizer is used for decorative deciduous plants. In winter, the amount of dressing is reduced to 1 time in 4 weeks.
Rest period. Observed in October – February.
Transfer. The flower is transplanted every year at the beginning of the growing season.
Soil mixture. It should be humic, slightly acidic or neutral. It should include sand, peat, humus and sod soil in equal parts.
Reproduction. By cuttings and seeds.
Harmful insects. Mealybugs, thrips, spider mites and scale insects.
Diseases. Problems with saw leaf foliage can only arise if it is not properly cared for.

Possible problems

If the saw is not properly looked after, then problems can begin with it:

The foliage dries up and flies around. If the room is colder than 12 degrees or warmer than 27 degrees, then wrinkling, drying and flying around of the leaf plates are observed. It can also happen due to overdrying of an earthen coma.
Leaves wither. If liquid stagnates regularly in the substrate, this can cause the appearance of sluggish foliage, after a while it will turn black and fly around, while the shoots will become soft.
The leaves turn pale. Overly intense lighting can cause foliage to become faded, lethargic, and slightly transparent. At the same time, its edge dries and turns brown.Due to excessively poor lighting, the edge of the leaf plates will also brown and dry out, while they themselves lose their spectacular color, and young leaves grow small, the stems become elongated.
Spots on the leaves. As a result of exposure of the bush to direct rays of the sun, sunburns that look like yellow spots can form on the foliage, and over time they turn brown.
Fly around foliage. If only the lower leaf plates fly around, then this is quite normal and is associated with the aging of the plant. In this case, it is recommended to cut several cuttings from the bush and grow a young plant from them.
Harmful insects. Thrips, mealybugs, spider mites and scale insects can settle on pylaea.

Types of pilea with photos and names

Cadiera, Cadier or silver (Pilea cadierei)

Differs in oval large leaves with two silvery intermittent stripes.

Creeping saw

This is a houseplant. It differs in a bushy structure, but rarely exceeds 25 cm in height. The succulent stems of the flower are painted in a dark purple color. The leaves of the indoor pilea flower are opposite. They are characterized by an oblong shape and can reach a length of 2.5 cm. The edge of the leaf has an uneven wavy pattern.

As for the color of the leaves of the creeping saw, it is somewhat different from the color of the previously named species. The upper surface of the leaf is colored dark green brown with a slight copper sheen. The leaves are completely purple underneath. The veins are clearly defined, so the surface of the sheet resembles a quilt.

Humidity

The saw should be kept in a high humidity room. But you cannot spray it - because of this, its appearance deteriorates. This is especially harmful to species with velvety leaves.

The plant experiences discomfort when the heating works, since dry, stale air prevails in the apartment. To avoid disastrous consequences, the saw is placed in a saucer with liquid. In this case, the pot bottom should not come into contact with the surface of the water.

If there are other representatives of the green world next to the pylaea that need to be sprayed, they will help her get the required amount of moisture.

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The list of the most popular types of pilea for indoor breeding is presented in the table below:

Name, height	Stems	Leaves	Features of the
Cadiera, or cadier saw, silver, cadia (up to forty centimeters)	Young - straight, mature - creeping, juicy, bare, well branched. Shoots with age become curly (or ampelous), curving downward.	Oval in shape, with a pointed top, 20 centimeters long, 5 centimeters wide. The color is bluish or bright green, there are two light silver stripes along the leaf.	The flowers are white. Inflorescences are in the shape of a brush.
Coin-leaved (up to fifty centimeters)	Sprawling shoots.	Round, small, like coins. Color light green	A large accumulation forms on the soil a semblance of a mossy rug.
Small-leaved (up to fifteen centimeters)	Branching shoots with dense foliage are capable of spreading along the ground and, upon contact with it, take root.	Small (up to 5 millimeters), round or oval, glossy, bright green.	Inflorescences are corymbose, located in the leaf sinus. Flowers are small, both bisexual and of both sexes (male and female). The variegated type grows, forming a carpet of plants.
Wrapped (up to thirty centimeters)	Straight, vertical.	Oval, with a sharp tip, 7 centimeters long. The surface is lumpy, light green, with brownish veins.	Used to produce hybrid types such as creeping saws.
Wrapped, grade "bronze" (up to thirty centimeters)		Oval, seven centimeters long, the tip is pointed, the surface is covered with folds and tubercles, the veins are dark green, the surface is silvery. Another type has dark green leaves, with a silvery stripe along the midrib.	Used to produce hybrid types such as creeping saws.
Wrapped, grade "Norfolk" (up to thirty centimeters)		The surface of the leaves is wrinkled, with a fine fluffy pile, the color is green, the veins are reddish-brown.	It is a hybrid.
Spruce (up to twenty centimeters)	Well branched.	Rounded or obovate, sharp tip, sessile or with short petiole, uneven edge. The color is golden (bronze) with silvery stripes.	Small (up to 2 mm) greenish flowers.
Spruce, grade "Silver tree" (up to twenty centimeters)	Well branched.	Oval, with a scalloped edge. The color is golden-green, along the central vein there is a silvery stripe, along the edges there are light spots. The surface is velvety, the pile is white and reddish.	It is a hybrid.
Peperomiform (up to thirty centimeters)	The stem is straight, weakly branching, with age it becomes covered with bark at the base.	Round, glossy, bright green. The petioles are long and hard. When the plant reaches maturity, they gradually fall off.	One of the most resistant to cold and dry air varieties. The flowers are reddish.
Creeping (up to twenty five centimeters)	Creeping stem.	Round, with a wavy edge, 2 - 2.5 centimeters long. Dark green, shimmering with copper, glossy, the underside of the leaf is purple.	Hybrid type.
Compressed, another name for this type is depressa (up to fifteen centimeters)	Shoots creeping along the ground.	Very small, rounded green leaves, giving the bushes an elegant curly look.	Growing up, the bushes form a green carpet.
Thick-leaved (up to thirty centimeters)	Sprawling shoots.	The color is reddish-green, the surface is lumpy. Bordered with a light stripe.	Small flowers, collected in small inflorescences.
Sizaya, she is Lebanese or glauka (up to thirty centimeters)	Creeping plant, shoots have a red tint.	Bluish-greenish, with a silvery sheen.	Contained in wall and hanging planters.
Pinocchio (up to twenty centimeters)	Flexible creeping shoots.	Small, bright green.	Hybrid variety.
Moon Valley, or Moon Valley (from twenty to thirty centimeters)	Creeping plant.	The color is green with brown streaks, the surface is folded, corrugated.	It is a hybrid.

All of these types and varieties can be purchased at flower shops. In the table above, you can read a brief description of each type, which will help you choose the most suitable variety. The price of one pilea bush varies from 100 to 2-3 thousand rubles.

Air humidity and temperature

Loves moderate humidity and warmth. Caring for her is not difficult. It is also not demanding of temperature conditions. Of course, a native of the rainforest is good about warmth and sufficient humidity, but creating such conditions is quite feasible. The optimum temperature, as noted above, is in the range of 20-25 degrees in summer and about 16-20 degrees in winter.

It is important to remember that in winter, the air temperature should not be allowed to drop below 10 degrees, as this can make the plant sick.

Optimum humidity should be 60%. These conditions should be especially observed during the heating season. In addition to the above methods, you can use a humidifier or decorative fountains.

Plant transplant and propagation

The pilea should be transplanted annually in the spring or summer. These plants do not need deep containers, since their root system is quite compact. Pots about 10 centimeters deep are ideal. Due to the fact that the pilea is a plant with irregular growth, young shoots should be plucked during transplantation, and the oldest should be cut off. A new flower can be grown from cut shoots. Reproduction takes place both by cuttings and by seeds.

The peculiarity of the Monetophyllum pilea is self-sowing propagation from seeds formed on the plant itself.

For germination of purchased seeds, it is necessary to provide them with light and heat. They should be sown in a flat dish with soil consisting of sand and earth. The container must be covered with glass, which should be removed when the first shoots appear. As soon as three to four true leaves are formed, each sprout must be planted in a small pot.

The fastest and most affordable way of propagation is cuttings. For this, blanks 10 cm long are used, which are cut from young apical shoots and placed in moistened sand or earth. For better rooting, it is necessary to create a microclimate by covering the plant with a transparent plastic or glass material. When multiplying the pilea with mono-leaved cuttings, to obtain a more lush bush, several cuttings can be planted in a container at once.

This species can also be germinated from a leaf. Best suited for this are the lower leaves, cut at the very base of the main stems. Rooting should be done in the same way as for grafting.

It should be noted that only a few species can form seeds for self-sowing propagation.

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Pilea is the most numerous genus in the Nettle family. Presented by annual and perennial varieties. In its natural environment, it is distributed in regions with a tropical climate, but does not occur in New Zealand and Australia.

You can buy saws in flower shops and on Internet sites. The price is from 150 rubles to several thousand.

It is safe for animals, and even useful for humans: the phytoorganic substances of the pilea neutralize pathogenic microbes.

Feeding

Pilea requires systematic feeding. If certain substances are in short supply, its leaves will become small and weakly expressed.

The feeding process takes place from early spring to late summer. In the autumn and winter periods, feeding is carried out once a month. Fertilize every 10 days. Pilea is suitable for universal fertilizing vitamins.

Transplant

It is recommended to carry out the process of replanting the sawe annually. The most recommended season for this is spring. The choice of pot depends on the combined shape and size of all the roots. So, the container for the saw should be spacious, but not very deep.

The plant will take root especially well in the soil containing humus. In order for the liquid in the roots not to stagnate, a high-quality drainage of the liquid should be ensured.

Seasonal content

Despite the unpretentiousness of the saw, it is necessary for it to withstand the necessary conditions depending on the season. This is especially true for moisturizing and lighting the plant.

Table: what conditions are required for saws, depending on the season

Season	Temperature	Humidity	Lighting
Spring	The pilea, which is cultivated as a houseplant, is comfortable at 25 ° C all year round. In the summer, the flower will gladly move from the room to the balcony, but to a secluded corner, protected from draft and sun	Tropicana loves high humidity, although it can tolerate dry air for some time. Its bumpy leaves, covered with villi, do not tolerate accumulation of moisture, so you do not need to spray the flower. In hot periods, the humidity of the air should be increased with special devices for humidification or simply put the pot on a pallet with wet filler, but in this case, make sure that the water is below the drainage hole. You can put a container with wet sand near the saw	Pilea develops very well in light partial shade. The bright sun can leave burns on delicate leaves. Therefore, shading is indispensable on the south side. East and west — these are the directions where the plant will feel best
Summer
Fall	In winter, the temperature should not drop below 16 ° C. The most optimal atmosphere for a plant — this is a thermometer reading at 20 ° C. During this period, drafts are especially contraindicated for the saw. Peperomium pylaea can also tolerate lower temperatures up to 10 ° С	In the autumn, it is not necessary to specially moisten the saw. An exception is the heating period.	In winter, the saw requires more light, so place the plant pot in the brightest room. Phytolamps can be used
Winter

In the summertime, the pilea is not averse to getting some fresh air

Pilea and florarium

Pilea is the best suited for keeping in florariums. It is compact, gets along well with other plants and easily adapts to the microclimate inside the vessel. It can be grown both in an open and in a closed florarium.

Pilea is ideal for florariums

Pests, diseases, control measures

Both harmful insects and diseases attack the sawworm when it is weakened - this is due to non-compliance with the conditions of detention. To prevent the plant from getting sick, you need to properly care for it and regularly examine the leaves for parasites.

Pests and diseases	The reasons	Symptoms	Treatment	Preventive measures
Decay of the stem and root system.	Excessive soil moisture against a background of too low air temperature, which leads to infection of the roots and stem with a fungus.	A drooping, flabby plant with crumbling leaves. The stem near the roots is abnormally soft, swollen, the root system rotting.	Transplant into new soil and parallel treatment with Topaz.	Observe the temperature standards and the optimal watering schedule for the plant.
Spider mite.	The most suitable conditions for insect infestation are heat, dry soil and insufficient air humidity.	Withering, flabby and crumbling leaves, dotted with dots (traces of tick bites through which it drinks the juice of the plant). On the inside of the foliage and on the stems, you can see cobwebs.	The use of drugs such as Fufanon, Decis or Aktara.	Maintain normal temperature and humidity. As an additional way to fight the mite, spraying the sawey with water is suitable, after which you need to shake off the moisture from the leaves and allow them to dry.
Mealybug		The plant weakens, stops growing, shoots and foliage are covered with a sticky whitish substance.	Use the drug Aktara.
Thrips		Spots of dead tissue on the leaves, twisted, dried up shoots, with severe damage - a light bloom covering the foliage. All these signs indicate the presence of thrips larvae drawing juices from the foliage.	Treatment with Fitoverm at a concentration of 2 ml per 200 milligrams of water. After the procedure, wrap with a plastic bag and hold for a day. Another option is to use Actellik (1 ampoule is diluted in a liter of water, and the room is ventilated - the drug has a specific smell).	Treat with celandine tincture, remove the top layer of soil and change it to a fresh one, put sticky traps for insects.
Shield		Dried, twisted, deformed leaves, covered with brownish-orange bumps (scabbard shells).	Two (seven days apart) treatment sessions with therapeutic agents such as Fitoverm or Actellik.	Wipe the leaves with a cloth dipped in soapy water to remove the shells, check the plant again after six to seven days.

Features of the saw

Pilea is a hardy plant, reaching a height of 0.4 m and possessing decorative foliage. This plant is most often grown in winter gardens, warm flower beds and display cases. Pilea Kadier differs from other species by its very rapid growth, which is of particular value for flower growers who use it when arranging compositions of various colors. Small unisexual flowers are most often collected in axillary racemes.The plant spreads its fruits in an extremely unusual way, which is similar in its mechanism to bailout. By the time of fruiting, sterile stamens (staminodes) grow strongly and only slightly support the fruit hanging over them. In a ripe fruit, the connection with the plant is greatly weakened. At this time, sterile stamens straighten and throw the fetus to a distance of up to one hundred meters.

Growing a sawtooth seed

Peperomium pylaea from seeds photo of seedlings

Only some types of pylaea reproduce generatively. If you find seeds on sale, start sowing in the spring.

Take seedling cassettes or any wide container, sprinkle with sand and peat mixture or universal soil, spread the seeds over the surface, sprinkle with a thin layer of substrate and spray with a fine spray.
Germinate seeds in greenhouse conditions: cover the top with glass or a transparent bag, maintain diffused lighting and temperature within 20-22 ° C, daily the shelter must be raised for a few minutes to ventilate, spray the soil with a fine spray as it dries.
Seeds germinate for about 1 month.
After sprouting, accustom to life without a wig gradually, as the sprouts are susceptible to dry air, water sparingly.
At the stage of the appearance of a pair of true leaves, we transfer to separate pots with soil for adult plants.

Possible difficulties and ways to overcome them

Pilea is very sensitive to waterlogging of the soil and is rather easily affected by powdery mildew. With strict adherence to the recommendations for humidifying the air and watering, this problem can be avoided.
If a grayish bloom appears on the stem and leaves and a putrid smell is felt, the plant should be pruned or treated with a fungicide.
Most of all of the parasites, this flower is bothering mealy worms, spider mites and thrips. They should be destroyed with insecticides.
When saw leaves wrinkle and fall off, it is necessary to normalize the temperature in the room.

It is also important to remember that a plant (including a monofilament saw), which is 4 years old and older, becomes unattractive. Its lower leaves completely fall off. It is better to get rid of such a flower, and grow a new plant from the cuttings.

Pilea Silver

This variety has several names: Silver, Kadje or Kadiera. This flower belongs to bushy plants with erect, strongly branching stems, the average height of which reaches 40 cm.

Oval leaves can grow up to 20 cm long and up to 5 cm wide.Their edges are slightly wavy, and the tip is strongly pointed. The plate is smooth and slightly glossy to the touch.

Note! Flower growers are attracted by Kadier's unusual color: on a dark green leaf there are two wide intermittent stripes of silver color. It is thanks to this feature that the flower received the name Silver pilea, which means "silver" in English.

This flowerpot has many advantages.

This relative of the nettle came to us straight from the rainforest. The maximum height of the bush is 40 cm. Depending on the species, its stems can be creeping or straight, but in any case very branched.
The leaves can be covered with a cozy edge or have a smooth surface, be jagged or smooth at the edges, round, oval or lanceolate (narrow, elongated) in shape. Depending on the type, their size can be at least 3 mm, maximum 10 cm.

Such flowerpots can be planted in a "personal" pot or planted as a "companion" to a larger plant.

Not only are the saws not capricious and hardy. They also give us a lot of colorful foliage, and besides, they bloom. This phenomenon can be seen in the summer.It is curious that flowers give a huge amount of pollen - if you smell a pink or yellowish brush and look in a mirror, you may notice a pretty yellowed nose.

And the saw is very easy to propagate.